The West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) has announced that 2024 marked a historic milestone for the Mountain State. Total roadway fatalities for the year fell to 256, the lowest number of traffic-related deaths ever recorded in West Virginia’s history.This record-shattering low represents a continued downward trend since the[Read More…]
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AG Urges DOE to Delay and Rescind Rules that Threaten WV Families
West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey submitted a formal comment letter to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the Department to amend the compliance dates for two Biden-era rules that will harm households and businesses. The rules govern commercial water heating equipment and consumer furnaces.The comment letter supports[Read More…]
WV Selected to Expand Behavioral Health Access
West Virginia has been selected as one of only 10 states nationwide to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, a federal initiative that will help expand access to comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across the state.“This selection represents a significant opportunity[Read More…]
Pull Up A Chair
By: Hettie Basil Lighttower I have had much feedback on the columns about DMV stuff the last couple of weeks. Thanks for all of your replies and interests. I suppose we really just need to pay close attention to what we are doing as we are driving and learn all[Read More…]
At the Library
The following books have recently been added to the Brooke County Public Library’s collection: ADULT FICTION TALE OF THE HEART QUEEN by Nisha J. Tuli. Some mistakes can’t be undone, and Lor now faces the crushing consequences of her wild, fae magic. She’s already set events in motion, and there’s[Read More…]
Dolores E. “Tissie” McFadden
DOLORES E. “TISSIE” MCFADDEN, 96, passed away peacefully May 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, friendship, and deep community roots. Born on May 24, 1930, in Wheeling, WV she was the cherished daughter of the late Helen (Shaler) and Raymond Garrison. In addition to her parents, Tissie was[Read More…]
Gloria Fay Kiger
GLORIA FAY KIGER, 96, of Hohenwald, TN, formerly of Colliers, WV died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Hohenwald, TN on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Born August 12, 1931, in Noblestown, PA a daughter of the late William Scott and Anastasia Rita (McMahon) Coulter. In addition to her parents, Gloria[Read More…]
Linda Louise “See” Wilson
LINDA LOUISE “SEE” WILSON, 66, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away on May 28, 2026. Born on April 10, 1960, in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, Linda touched the lives of many throughout her journey. She resided in Weirton, West Virginia, where she dedicated her life to caring for others,[Read More…]
Kellie Ann Wade
KELLIE ANN WADE, 65, of Weirton, WV passed away on May 28, 2026, at Weirton Medical Center. Born on September 5, 1960, she was the daughter of Shirley Kearns and her stepfather, Dearl “Butch” Kearns. Kellie grew up in Wellsburg and was a graduate of Brooke High School, Class of[Read More…]
Alexandria “Andi” Charm Manley
ALEXANDRIA “ANDI” CHARM MANLEY, 43, of Parkersburg, WV, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Born on November 4, 1982, in Weirton, West Virginia, the daughter of Anita (McClain) Satathite of Wellsburg, WV and Vincent Manley of Clarksburg, WV. Andi is preceded in death by her stepfather,[Read More…]