By Jim Hunt for The Shinnston News & Harrison County Journal I recently read an article on ways to increase happiness and live a longer life. One of the key takeaways was that reducing stress is essential for longevity. Like many people, I immediately thought, “That’s easier said than done!”[Read More…]

By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — Since its inception in 1963, the National Youth Science Camp has taken place at Camp Thornwood, the 4-H camp in the northern part of the county. The camp has hosted delegates from all over the U. S. and from several countries[Read More…]

By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — A small number of workers are being impacted by a restructuring at Form Energy, according to company officials, though the company continues its efforts to fill other positions at the Weirton facility. Form Energy began trial production of its iron-air[Read More…]

By Kate Shunney, Morgan Messenger BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — On Monday, heavy equipment moved around the remains of Coolfont’s Treetop House, pushing charred material off the floor of what had been the main reception area for resort guests for more than 50 years. A January 26 fire consumed the distinctive[Read More…]

By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Though most think of Vermont or the Great White Canadian North when it comes to it, an increasing number want the world to add West Virginia to that list of makers of maple. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, despite[Read More…]

By Amy Adkins, The Lincoln Journal HAMLIN, W.Va. — A packed courtroom saw the special session of the Lincoln County Commission’s meeting over the possible dissolution and sale of the Lincoln PSD assets to WV American Water on Thursday, Jan. 30. WV American Water representatives provided a video presentation to[Read More…]

By Steven Allen Adams for The Journal CHARLESTON – Tax collections in West Virginia for the first month of the second half of fiscal year 2025 came in below estimates for the third time since last July, as Gov. Patrick Morrisey and state revenue and budget officials look for money[Read More…]

By Josh Brown, Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Commission chamber was standing room only on Jan. 31 as concerned citizens, press and legislature members sat in listening for a vote on a proposed rate increase for the Mingo County Public Service District. No members of the[Read More…]

By Rachel Isabell, Webster Echo CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Tax Department has acknowledged a statewide error in processing personal property tax rebates for all-terrain vehicles, incorrectly marking many eligible taxpayers as ineligible for the credit. The department has confirmed that new letters will be sent to affected taxpayers[Read More…]

By Charles Young, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The state Bureau for Public Health has submitted guidance to the office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey for a school vaccine exemption plan, according to a communications official. The guidance was submitted prior to the deadline on Saturday, as mandated[Read More…]