62 Days of Snow Predicted This Winter By Stephen Smoot, The Pendleton Times One of the regular autumnal rituals in the mountains is observing woolly bears, or worms, to discern the likelihood of a rough or mild winter. It is unlikely that American Indians used these observations, but the tradition[Read More…]
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Mid-Ohio Valley farm receives 2025 West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year award
Parkersburg News and Sentinel SUTTON, W.Va. — A farm operating in Wood and Jackson counties was recognized for its efforts to protect soil, water and other resources by the West Virginia Conservation Partnership.Receiving the West Virginia Conservation Farm of the Year in the traditional category was the Parrish J. Pendley[Read More…]
Future of Walton and Geary Schools uncertain after final Roane County closure hearings
By Hunter Schoolcraft, Spencer Record and Reporter SPENCER, W.Va. — The final three public hearings on the proposed closure and consolidation of Walton Elementary/Middle School and Geary Elementary/Middle School concluded this week, marking the end of a process that has drawn intense interest and emotion throughout Roane County. The last[Read More…]
Marine Corps 250th celebrated at Opera House
By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times MARLINTON, W.Va. — The Opera House in Marlinton went from being an entertainment venue to being a military hall last Saturday for the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Retired Marines, their families and families of fallen Marines gathered[Read More…]
Lawsuit Seeking Improved Nitro Traffic Flow Lands in Federal District Court
By Ron Allen, The Hurricane Breeze On May 8, 2025, the Breeze reported that the Putnam County Commission had voted to enter into a representation agreement with Goodwin & Goodwin in legal proceedings against the Pilot Travel Center in Nitro. Goodwin & Goodwin presents Nitro Construction Services (NCS). Both NCS[Read More…]
Select Wings Etc. Locations Offering Free Entrée on Veterans Day
The brand is honoring U.S. service members and veterans on November 11 with an entrée valued up to $13.99 West Virginia Press Association FORT WAYNE, Ind.— On Tuesday, November 11, Wings Etc. Grill & Pub will salute all active-duty personnel and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces by offering a[Read More…]
Inaugural Prevention Education Bowl to Kickoff Friday at 7 pm, Fairmont Senior-East Fairmont to clash in annual game
West Virginia Press Association Fairmont, WV— Through a cooperative effort between GameChanger, the JW Ebert Corporation, McDonald’s, Marion County Schools and the Marion County Commission as they continue to bring awareness to the deadly opioid, substance misuse and fentanyl epidemic threatening West Virginia’s youth, football teams from Fairmont Senior High[Read More…]
University of Charleston’s Maliah McCann-Coles Named Rhodes Scholar Finalist, Heading to Detroit in November for Final Interviews
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — University of Charleston senior Maliah McCann-Coles has been named a Rhodes Scholar Finalist, placing her among the nation’s top students competing for the world’s most prestigious academic honor. The Rhodes Scholarship, established in 1902, is a fully funded postgraduate award that enables exceptional[Read More…]
Unclear when reduced SNAP benefits will be available for West Virginians
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON — It is yet unclear how quickly reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be available for West Virginians, with President Donald Trump contradicting his U.S. Department of Agriculture in whether to comply with a federal court order to partially[Read More…]
It takes a village to unstick foster care from its challenges
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — Jason Weber, national director of More Than Enough, thinks the way governments and communities approach the care of foster kids needs to change. “A lot of the times, communities have been guilty in the past of coming to their child welfare system[Read More…]
