CHANGES INCLUDE REMOVAL OF HORSEPOWER RESTRICTIONS ON SEVERAL LAKES May 6, 2026 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) today announced the following changes to boating regulations, effective immediately: These changes were approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 2026 Regular Session. For more information on boating safety and regulations, visit wvdnr.gov/lands-waters/boating.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The start of West Virginia’s annual spring fire season on Wednesday, March 1 marks the return of burning restrictions. The West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) reminds residents to confine their outdoor burning to the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. according to the West Virginia State Code Chapter 20-3-5. Fires set during Read More…
Kevin Hale Richards, 33, formerly of Big Springs WV passed away suddenly January 19, 2023. He was born July 10, 1989. The son of Ritchie Richards of Grantsville WV and the late Rosemary Brown also of Grantsville. Kevin was a fun and outgoing person. He loved coon hunting and turkey hunting. He is survived by Read More…
