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Carl ‘Bill’ Roop appointed to the 44th District of WV House of Delegates
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — Governor Justice appointed Carl “Bill Roop to the West Virginia House of Delegates. Roop will be representing for the 44th District of Raleigh County. He will be filling the chair that was occupied by Todd Kirby, who took the place of circuit court judge earlier this month.
Capito Celebrates New Law to Prevent, Cure Parkinson’s Disease, Honored for Leadership on Issue
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), joined George Manahan, founding member of the Charleston Parkinson’s Support Group, representatives from the Michael J. Fox Foundation, members of the West Virginia Parkinson’s Support Network, and local leaders in Charleston, W.Va. to celebrate the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act becoming law. During the event, Senator Capito […] The post Capito Celebrates New Law to Prevent, Cure Parkinson’s Disease, Honored for Leadership on Issue appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
World War 2 veteran honored for his 100th birthday
HARRISVILLE, W.Va. (WTAP) - A veteran from Harrisville just celebrated his 100th birthday. Owen ‘Bud’ Moore recently turned 100 years old on April 16. Bud served in World War 2, risking his life serving his country. The VA honored him with a hand-made quilt donated by the Quilts...
Vienna town hall discusses possible land swap to build new school
VIENNA — Vienna City Council held an informational town hall Tuesday evening at the Vienna Community Building at Jackson Park. The discussion centered around the possible “land swap,” as referred to by Wood County Board of Education President Justin Raber, between Wood County BOE and the city of Vienna.
Future of Paden City High School will soon be determined
PADEN CITY, W.Va. (WTRF) — There’s a big hearing in Wetzel County Circuit Court next week to determine the future of Paden City High School. There are hundreds of people who are watching what happens. Last week Wetzel County Circuit Court Judge Richard Wilson ruled that Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassie Porter illegally closed Paden […]
W.Va. School Remains Open Amid Toxic Groundwater Fears
A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated groundwater being added to a national cleanup priority list. Last month, Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Cassandra R. Porter announced that students, faculty and staff...
Trail being added to nature preserve in Roane County
WALTON — Work is underway to add a more than two-and-a-half-mile trail at a nature preserve in southern Roane County. The American Water Charitable Foundation recently provided $83,400 for trail development and watershed conservation at Hungry Beech Preserve in the Walton area, according to a press release from the Nature Conservancy in West Virginia, which owns and operates the preserve and is part of a global conservation organization.
Family and Vienna officials remember Tom Azinger
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP) - Thomas Azinger was in the West Virginia House of Delegates for 22 years of his life and has always been devoted to the state of West Virginia. His son, Mike Azinger, who now serves as a West Virginia State Senator, said that his dad was a genuine good person.
Parkersburg Utility Board implements swimming pool sewer credit policy
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Parkersburg residents who own pools will be able to get a credit on their sewer bills moving forward. The Parkersburg Utility Board is implementing a new swimming pool sewer credit policy. PUB customers who own pools of 2000 gallons or more that do not empty into...
GSU students and faculty present in the Philippines
GLENVILLE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Glenville State University’s Dr. Rico Gazal, Professor of Forestry, and Jacob Petry, Assistant Professor of Land Surveying, along with eight GSU students presented at two universities in the Philippines. GSU students delivered presentations regarding Invasive Species in West Virginia at Southern Luzon State University as well as the University of the […]
Local church offers support to widows and widowers
VIENNA, W.Va. (WTAP)—The 36th Street Church of Christ is offering a ministry called the Widows Walk to those who have lost a spouse. It started when the grief minister, Doug Kashorek, and his wife lost their previous spouses and found solace with each other. They decided they wanted to...
4 taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Ripley medical clinic
UPDATE: (1 p.m. Wednesday, July 17) – Four people have been taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a medical clinic in Ripley Wednesday morning. According to crews on scene, a driver lost control of their vehicle, which went into the CAMC Telemedicine Center building on Clay Lick Road. Crews say the driver […]
St. Marys moves up to Class AA after 9-win season
ST. MARYS, W.Va. — A new challenge awaits St. Marys after advancing to postseason play in ten of the last twelve seasons. The Blue Devils are one of several Little Kanawha Conference Schools moving up a level to Class AA. Veteran head coach Jodi Mote is looking for contributions throughout the team with a roster of players that should be in the mid-30’s.
Moundsville's East End Park unveils new hydration station, promotes healthy hydration
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — A new hydration station has been added to East End Park in Moundsville. The six-month process was powered by the Marshall County Family Resource Network and the City of Moundsville via the "Be Active" grant. The station offers four sources of water: a bi-level drinking fountain,...
Wheeling splash pad construction hits a snag but will be worth the wait
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — You’ve walked through one at the Four Seasons Pool in Moundsville, and now it’s almost time for Wheeling to get its very own splash pad. While the installation has hit a few construction snags, it won’t just be a way to cool off at Heritage Port…and the city says it will […]
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