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Barrackville Town Council members resign, new members named
BARRACKVILLE, W.Va (WDTV) - Five Barrackville town council members have resigned within the last few weeks. Four members resigned, and one member moved away, according to Barrackville City Attorney John Funkhouser. Cari Casuccio, Thomas Young, Tom Straight and Donnie Pricket resigned Wednesday. A disagreement with council members could have caused...
Four indicted on federal firearms charges in West Virginia
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A federal grand jury has indicted four individuals on firearms charges, according to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, face charges related to a conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. According to court documents, Taylor allegedly falsified documents […]
West Virginia Announces Teacher of the Year Finalists, Including Local Educator Krista Blankenship
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WVPREBB) – Though school may be out for students, teachers across West Virginia continue to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. The West Virginia Department of Education recently announced five finalists for Teacher of the Year, one of whom hails from north-central West Virginia. “It’s...
Second Steak 'n Shake in West Virginia Set to Open its Doors in North Central Part of State Next Week
A new national restaurant chain is about to open its doors in North Central West Virginia after a lengthy process to get started. According to media reports, social media posts, and a worker on site, Steak ‘n Shake is set to open its doors this Monday, July 22. WBOY reported this as well (and can be found on their site).
20th Farmington homecoming celebration set to take place
FARMINGTON, W.Va (WDTV) - The 20th Farmington homecoming celebration will take place this month!. The event will begin Saturday, July 27th with a pancake, buckwheat cake and sausage fundraiser breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Community Building off of Main Street. A donation is requested at the door – $10 for an adult and $5 for a child under 10.
Five Below of Clarksburg announces Grand Opening event
CLARKSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – It has been announced that Five Below of Clarksburg will officially celebrate their Grand Opening in the coming weeks. One of the most highly anticipated additions to the Harrison County area, Five Below of Clarksburg was first announced in April as a coming addition to the Eastpointe Shopping Center. Following much […]
Bridgeport Family Dentistry Ready to Make Opening Official at Charles Pointe with July 26 Ribbon Cutting
Dr. Samantha Jette, DDS and her staff at Bridgeport Family Dentistry have inherited a nearly 50-year tradition of providing quality dental services to families in Harrison, Lewis, Taylor, and Marion Counties. On Friday, July 26, Bridgeport Family Dentistry will take that commitment to the next level when they officially open their new state-of-the-art dental office at Charles Pointe in Bridgeport.
Local farm to host summer market in Fairmont this weekend
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - A farm in Fairmont will be holding a summer market this weekend!. The Summer Market Jubilee will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Poplar Island Pumpkins and will feature a variety of vendors. Organizers said you can discover amazing...
Marion County Girls State citizens honored at reception
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The American Legion Auxiliary West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State is the premier leadership camp in the state for rising high school seniors. It’s a nationwide program that lets girls build their leadership skills, helps them understand the political process and teaches them how important veterans are to our country.
John Manchin Senior Health Care Center among nursing homes to possibly be sold
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities recently unveiled a new initiative to sell four state-run nursing homes. In a press release Friday, the department announced it will be working with Lument Securities, a healthcare merging and acquisition company, to sell Jackie Withrow Hospital in Beckley, Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta, Lakin Hospital in West Columbia, and John Manchin Senior Health Care Center in Fairmont.
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