AARP has more than a 250,000 members in West Virginia By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Senior, Children, and Family Issues convened Thursday for its first meeting of the 2023 Legislative Session. Appearing before the committee were AARP West Virginia[Read More…]
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At the WV Legislature: Senate Finance committee hears more budget proposals; Governor’s Personal Income Tax reduction plan questioned
Senator Randy Smith: ‘… the Governor is a hypocrite’ By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – “I can tell you first hand that the governor is a hypocrite.” That’s what Senator Randy Smith, R-Tucker, told W.Va. Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy on Tuesday, during a contentious meeting of the[Read More…]
Beech Bottom Christmas Decorating Winners
Winners of the Beech Bottom’s Christmas decorating contest were presented cash prizes for their efforts at a recent Beech Bottom Council meeting. They included the Butler residence, first place, represented by Char Butler; the Cunningham residence, second place, represented by Jane Cunningham; the Henry residence, third place, represented by Kenny[Read More…]
Wellsburg Kiwanis Club Makes Donation
The Brooke County Salvation Army was presented a $500 donation by the Wellsburg Kiwanis Club, which raised the money through its annual rose and pie sale in November. On hand for the presentation were, (front)Eric Fithyan, the club’s president; Chris Gerard, regional resource development director for the Salvation Army; Salvation[Read More…]
Bethany College Announces Articulation Agreement with Wheeling University
Bethany College has announced a new opportunity for students to pursue an advanced degree in the healthcare field. Wheeling University and Bethany College are joining forces to offer Bethany students a track into Wheeling’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The DPT program, through Wheeling’s College of Health Science, will[Read More…]
United Way Welcomes New Executive Director
The United Way of the Upper Ohio Valley board of directors is excited to announce their new executive director, Staci Stephen.Staci bring 17 years of nonprofit and fundraising experience to this position. Her nonprofit career started at the Augusta Levy Learning Center in 2006 where she served as the director[Read More…]
AG Warns Job Seekers of Post-Holiday Employment Scams
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging job seekers to exercise caution when looking for employment opportunities to pay off those holiday purchases.Gifts and travel expenses are just some of the things that put a dent in credit and bank account statements, so consumers may opt to take on[Read More…]
Quilting, Sewing Classes to Begin
Quilting and sewing classes will begin on Thursday, Jan. 19, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 300 Three Springs Drive, Weirton.The classes will be held two weeks each month , and the hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.All levels of sewers and quilters from beginning to experienced are[Read More…]
Legion Auxiliary Hosts Breakfast
The Weirton American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a breakfast on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Legion hall, located at 3140 Pennsylvania Ave. in Weirton.Menu items will be sausage gravy over biscuit, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $8 for adults,[Read More…]
Legislative Look Ahead
By: Autumn Shelton, WV Press AssociationWest Virginia’s continued short-term economic growth remains uncertain for 2023; however, as the 86th Legislature prepares to convene on Wednesday, there are several indicators that leaders should watch as they guide the state through this economic “turbulence,” according to Dr. John Deskins, director of the[Read More…]