The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) is urging drivers on West Virginia roads to buckle up during the statewide Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement mobilization from Aug. 4-20.The mobilization is part of the GHSP’s continual efforts to increase seat belt usage in West Virginia.In 2021, 40 percent of all[Read More…]
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WV Legislative Interims: Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority Discusses Nonviolent Offense Parole Program
WV Press Staff ReportCHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Legislature’s Oversight Committee on Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, on Sunday, discussed the Nonviolent Offense Parole program, as well as the implementation of HB 3078 – which relates to the responsibilities of the Parole Board – with Division of Corrections[Read More…]
Trash and Treasure Sale
Wellsburg Christian Church, located at 1001 Charles St. will hold its annual trash and treasure sale Friday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Higher value items will be priced, but all other items will be “name tyour price” and pay what you[Read More…]
WV DMV Now Offering Digital Titling Clearinghouse
Businesses all across America that rely on vehicle titling as a critical component of their operation can now sign up for the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles’ National Digital Titling Clearinghouse.The clearinghouse is a central location for quick, efficient, and secure title transfers – and the first of its[Read More…]
Wellsburg Resident Pleads Guilty to Incest
David Michael Hill, 46, of Wellsburg, is facing 25-75 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of incest.That sentence is part of a plea agreement Hill made with prosecutors to avoid a sentence of 100-200 years.The agreement also dismisses five counts of second-degree sexual assault and sexual abuse[Read More…]
Brooke County Resident Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse
Jonathan Logan, 51, of Brooke County, has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of sexual abuse in the first degree.He says he would give underage girls alcohol and Benadryl to have sex with him.The case came to light in May when Brooke County detectives received an anonymous call concerning two[Read More…]
Sales Tax Holiday Set
Gov. Jim Justice recently announced that West Virginians in need of materials for the upcoming school year will be able to save money this weekend during the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday.During the holiday, certain back-to-school items are exempt from sales tax, such as clothing, school supplies, school instructional materials, laptops and[Read More…]
DHHR Reminds Parents of Vaccination Importance
The West Virginia Dept. of Health and Human Resources reminds parents of West Virginia students of the importance of remaining up to date with vaccinations as the back-to-school season approaches.Children who are current with their vaccinations will automatically meet school immunization requirements.All children entering school in West Virginia for the[Read More…]
Governor Visits County to Present Hammond PSD with Grant
About 900 people in southern Brooke County received a double dose of good news this week.Gov. Jim Justice announced a $1,287,333 grant for the Hammond Public Service District’s water treatment system.The money will be used to match $4.6 million awarded by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and supplement[Read More…]
Movie Night at the Library
The Brooke County Public Library will be showing the film The Super Mario Bros. Movie rated PG on Thursday, August 10, at 5 p.m.Based on the Super Mario video games, the animated film follows Mario on his adventures with his friends. Mario joins forces with Princess Peach and Toad. The[Read More…]