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Learn to Fly Day celebrated May 25 in Pence Springs
By Sarah Richardson, Morgan Messenger LEWISBURG, W.VA. — Patchy thunderstorms didn’t hinder the attendees of the annual Learn to Fly Day in Pence Springs on Saturday, May 25. Interested locals and flight enthusiasts gathered at the Hinton-Alderson Airport for a picnic lunch and to discuss local aviation. … Read more: https://mountainmessenger.com/learn-to-fly-day-held-may-25-in-pence-springs/
Editorial: W.Va. should consider ‘Drug House’ ordinances
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va.: Most of us have heard the terms “crack house” and “house of ill repute.” The former refers to buildings where illegal drug activity is frequent. The latter involves places where prostitution occurs. Wheeling Police Chief Shawn Schwertfeger is asking city council for a “drug house ordinance” to deter use of[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, June 3
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, June 3, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP ARRIVES IN UK DURING POLITICAL TURMOIL The U.S. president has arrived in Britain for a[Read More…]
Village Caregiving — home health care firm in W.Va and Ky — continues strong growth
By FRED PACE, The Herald-Dispatch BARBOURSVILLE — As the older population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate in the United States, and particularly in the Tri-State region, those in need of home health care services is rising as well. Almost $103 billion was spent on home health care in the[Read More…]
W.Va. Attorney General Morrisey announces statewide ‘Kids Kick Opioids’ winner
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced a north central West Virginia student as the statewide winner of the Kids Kick Opioids contest, a competition meant to creatively illustrate the devastation caused by prescription painkiller abuse. Judges selected Karter King of Rivesville Elementary/Middle School in Marion County as[Read More…]
WVDEP-REAP announces tire collections for June
Residents may dispose up to 10 tires per person with valid West Virginia ID CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) is hosting several tire collection events around the state in the month of June. The events in June are: Putnam County:[Read More…]
Gov. Justice to hold campaign town hall event at a Wood County business on Tuesday
By JESS MANCINI The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — A town hall meeting with the governor of West Virginia will be held 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at a local manufacturer, organizers said. Gov. Jim Justice will be at Conley Fabrication, located off W.Va. 14 on Conley Drive, where he’ll “talk[Read More…]
Media Alert: Free ‘W.Va. Financial Snap-shot’ graphic available through WV Press graphic service
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association will be providing state newspapers with weekly “Financial Snapshot” graphics for West Virginia as a public service to residents. Samples of the graphics, are attached. Files are being mailed to all newspapers, or the high-res versions can be downloaded. The graphics, generated[Read More…]
Increasing number of W.Va. children not living with a parent
By JOANN SNODERLY NCWV Media CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Nearly 10 percent of children in West Virginia did not live with a parent in 2017, according to newly released information from the Anne E. Casey Kids Count Data Center. Although within the margin of error, the new data shows the state[Read More…]
