By Faithlyn Graham, WV News WASHINGTON — As the federal government shutdown entered its 37th day, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., expressed frustration over the ongoing stalemate and the growing impact on West Virginians, particularly those relying on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. “Our food banks are extremely busy[Read More…]

By David Beard, The Dominion Post SHINNSTON – With the tall chimneys and cooling towers of the Harrison Power Station looming overhead, FirstEnergy leaders announced Thursday afternoon that subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison will be moving forward with their plan for a 1,200 megawatt natural gas combined cycle power[Read More…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]