CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due to developing weather patterns suggesting a significant winter storm event followed by dangerous wind chills and other adverse weather, Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties in West Virginia beginning February 5, 2025, through February 7, 2025. The National Weather Service[Read More…]
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COLUMN: Eat that Frog!
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…]
NYSC leaving Pocahontas County
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…]
Celebrating 50th Anniversary of What Never Happened
Hurricane Breeze Newspaper A clipping from the Front Page of the January 31, 1975 issue of The Hurricane Breeze. Today, the Breeze is celebrating that which did not happen fifty years ago. On Friday, January 31, 1975, the Breeze announced the intent to immediately cease publishing the newspaper. It did[Read More…]
Restructuring affecting some employees at Form Factory 1
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…]
Coolfont fire cleanup begins with plans for rebuilding
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…]
Sweet celebration settling into Potomac Highlands and around state
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…]
Huge turnout for special session on PSD sale
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…]
Anne Charnock appointed to fill vacancy in 17th Senate District
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has appointed Anne Charnock to fill the vacancy in SD-17. Charnock replaces Eric Nelson, who resigned from the seat after being named Secretary of Revenue. “Anne is a lifelong Republican and has been a dedicated public servant in Kanawha County,”[Read More…]
January tax collections below estimates as W.Va. officials look at future budget issues
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…]
