WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for February 2023 are $111.8 million above estimates and 5.7% ahead of prior year receipts. Year-to-date record collections are $1.1 billion above estimate. The following is a brief summary of the four major[Read More…]
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West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announces funding for water, sewer projects
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council announced funding for four water and two sewer projects at its meeting on March 1. Details for the projects are listed below. Bradley Public Service DistrictThe council approved a $80,000 soft cost grant to the Bradley PSD in Raleigh County[Read More…]
NRGRDA, Fayette County officials encourage residents to comment on draft planning document, attend March open houses for 10-year comprehensive plan
WV Press Release Sharing FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – Fayette County, with support from New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, is nearing completion of a new 10-year comprehensive plan for Fayette County, and once again the community’s input is essential to guiding future growth and development opportunities. Houseal Lavigne Planning Associates is[Read More…]
WVU team sweeps international mine rescue competition
WVUToday By Brittany Furbee, Communications Specialist Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources MORGANTOWN, W.Va.— The Mine Rescue Team from West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources were crowned champions of the 2023 Intercollegiate Mine Emergency Rescue Development. The event was held on Feb. 22-24 in Idaho Springs, Colorado. This MERD[Read More…]
Mountain State Carbon Continues Tradition of Supporting R.E.A.C.H. Program
Through the efforts of a handful of volunteers and support of various groups and individuals, the Follansbee R.E.A.C.H. Program has been feeding local residents in need for 50 years.Bonnie James, who has overseen the program since 2015, reflected on its past recently as she watched several employees of Mountain State[Read More…]
Wellsburg Man Sentenced for Shooting Dog
Ronald J. Sebeck, 71, of Wellsburg has been placed on one year of house arrest and ordered to create and fill blessing boxes with pet food for public use as well as pay restitution and fines after pleading guilty to cruelty to animals.Sebeck was charged with the crime for shooting[Read More…]
Bethany College Pauses
Presidential Search for a Year
After Bethany College’s 14-month search for a new permanent president finished without a selection, the college announced it would pause the search for a year and try again.Jamie Caridi will continue as interim president through that time, according to a Bethany release.“Bethany is at a critical crossroads in its history,”[Read More…]
Salvation Army, Almost Heaven Dentistry Event
The Brooke County Salvation Army has teamed with Almost Heaven Family Dentistry of Wellsburg to hold a food giveaway for Brooke County residents Friday, March 17, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Salvation Army Service Center, located at 401 Commerce St., WellsburgThose interested in receiving food should call 304.737.0071 for[Read More…]
Easter Gala Trunk-Or-Treat
Follansbee United Methodist Church, located at 1002 Virginia Ave., Follansbee, will be hosting an Easter gala trunk-or-treat Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church. Everyone is welcome.
Esther L. Milocich DeGarmo
ESTHER L. MILOCICH DEGARMO, of Weirton, WV passed away February 25, 2023, at Weirton Medical Center, Weirton, WV. She was born July 3, 1952, in Sewickley, PA to the late John and Thelma Emler Milocich. She retired from FedEX as an administration clerk and was a member of the Jehovah’s[Read More…]