BUFFALO, W.Va. — The public has an open invitation to attend the 32nd Annual Buffalo Octoberfest, set for Oct. 19 at the Buffalo Shopping Center in Buffalo. The annual Putnam County event offers free admission and free parking. Starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m., the Buffalo Octoberfest[Read More…]
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Federal, W.Va. officials warn that 2020 election meddling, major or minor, will be taken seriously
By Phil Kabler, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart said Tuesday that any attempts to meddle in 2020 elections, even as academic exercises or “for giggles,” will be investigated and prosecuted by federal authorities. “It is something the Justice Department and this office will not tolerate, even[Read More…]
U.S. Sen. Capito tours Entsorga, meets with community leaders in W.Va. Eastern Panhandle
By Kelsie LeRose, The Journal of Martinsburg MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., described the Eastern Panhandle as forward thinkers Tuesday afternoon after touring the Entsorga renewable energy facility. Emily Dyson, director of science research and development for BioHiTech and project manager for Entsorga, lead Tuesday’s tour of[Read More…]
W.Va. 2019 fall wild turkey season opens Oct. 12
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s fall wild turkey season opens Oct. 12. All 55 counties will have a least a one-week fall season. It’s also the second fall turkey season during which Sunday hunting is permitted on both private and public lands. “Fall wild turkey season dates are based on the year’s spring[Read More…]
W.Va. DHHR disputes foster care lawsuit, says it’s making big strides
By Taylor Stuck The Herald-Dispatch CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A lawsuit filed Tuesday alleging that West Virginia is violating the constitutional rights of foster children will cost the state millions to defend, Department of Health and Human Resources Secretary Bill Crouch said. “The lawsuit that was filed today will cost the[Read More…]
Lawsuit: W.Va’s foster care system is broken and failing kids
By Erin Beck, For The Times West Virginian CHARLESTON – Advocates filed a class action lawsuit against West Virginia officials Tuesday, alleging that while the state is quick to terminate parental rights, it doesn’t have adequate foster families and adoptive homes in which to place those children. Often, children sleep[Read More…]
Campaign Update: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate issues statement on September revenue surplus
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican candidate for governor Woody Thrasher issued the following statement: “September is the first month this fiscal year our revenues are greater than expenses, and those levels are lackluster at best. West Virginians can’t go on endless spending sprees when we see a slight surplus in the[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Child health providers, advocates, experts set roundtable
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians for Affordable Health Care, together with the West Virginia Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Coalition, will hold its final 2019 roundtable series on kids’ health in West Virginia. Who: West Virginians for Affordable Health Care West[Read More…]
Opinion: W.Va. Secretary of State to deter threats against election systems, processes
From the Office of the W.Va. Secretary of State: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner is working to protect West Virginia election systems and to provide voters with confidence that our election results are true, accurate and protected against wrongdoing or fraud. An important part of[Read More…]
Media Advisory: Press Conference for Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
NITRO, W.Va. – The city of Nitro and Dog Bless, a local animal rescue group comprised entirely of volunteers, will hold a press conference for Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales to be held Thursday at 10:30 am WHAT: Press conference to announce plans for Wagging Tails & Nitro Ales, a chili[Read More…]