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West Virginia State Senator being recognized nationally for her work
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — One local state senator is being recognized nationally for her efforts, contribution, and achievements as an elected official. West Virginia Senator Laura Wakim Chapman who serves in District 1 was recently awarded the Legislators Excellence Award from the Reason Foundation. The Reason Foundation is a national organization that focuses on free […]
West Virginia sends $12M to state's volunteer fire departments
(The Center Square) – West Virginia again is sending $12 million to fire departments and emergency services across the state. The measure was funded through House Bill 5128, with Gov. Jim Justice holding a ceremonial signing of the bill joined by the West Virginia Firemen’s Association. The bill sends $6 million to the state’s Fire Protection Fund, where it will be evenly distributed to volunteer fire departments across the state...
DSU students win 3 of 9 HBCU tourism/hospitality scholarships
Three students from Delaware State University have been awarded $8,000 scholarships to support their pursuit of a degree in tourism and hospitality. Celine Trombi of Wilmington, Hannah Weiss of Townsend and Kaniyah Williams Bailey of Washington, D.C. are the three recipients of the 2024 Destinations International Foundation Historically Black Colleges and University Hospitality Scholarships. They were awarded to only nine ... Read More
Family Chooses Christendom for “Counter-Cultural Education”
“How can you attend college and not lose your faith?” One look at the news is all it takes to see that this question only becomes more relevant with each passing day. According to a survey performed by Barna Research in 2018, roughly 70% of high school students who enter college as professing Christians will leave with little to no faith—a distressing statistic, and one that plagues faithful Catholic families across the country.
Man shot dead in Northeast DC park
WASHINGTON — DC Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at Marvin Gaye Park in Northeast on Tuesday. A Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson said officers were called to the 5200 block of Foote St. NE around 10:18 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Once officers arrived at the scene they found a man unconscious and not breathing in the park area.
West Virginia State Senator Michael Maroney arrested
UPDATE: Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) released the following statement on Wednesday morning: “Above all, I am deeply concerned for our friend and colleague, Senator Mike Maroney. The facts that have emerged are troubling, and I am disappointed. However, in this time, our primary focus is on the well-being of Senator Maroney. To give him […]
Gov. Jim Justice orders flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, August 14, in honor of former Delegate Ron Fragale
CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice has ordered all United States and West Virginia flags at the Capitol Complex and state-owned facilities in Harrison County to be displayed at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in commemoration of the distinguished life and service of former West Virginia Delegate, Ron Fragale.
QAC Animal Services to participate in Maryland 3000 Adoption Challenge
For the month of August, adoption fees will be waived for all participating animal shelters and rescues across Maryland as part of the Maryland 3000 adoption challenge. This successful event, which began over 10 years ago, took a short hiatus during COVID-19, but all participating shelters are excited for its return. “The goal of this statewide challenge is to adopt out 3,000 animals to new and loving homes,” said Kelly Hamilton, chief of animal services. “The staff at Queen Anne’s County Animal Services is prepared...
Murray to compete in national sheepdog finals
Beth Murray, of Lynchburg, is an avid border collie handler and has qualified for the United States Border Collie Handlers Association (USBCHA) National Sheepdog Finals at the Belle Grove Plantation in Middletown, Virginia to be held Monday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 6. She has been competing in sheepdog trials...
Bowser’s Colonial Village Home Is Getting $525,000 in Taxpayer-Funded Improvements
Loose Lips hears that Mayor Muriel Bowser just spent her summer vacation in Jamaica, and who could blame her for wanting to escape D.C.’s August heat? But it turns out Herroner has other reasons to avoid her Colonial Village digs these days. The mayor’s $1.2 million home is currently...
Dog Injured At PetSmart California, MD: Investigation Underway
CALIFORNIA, Md. — On Friday, August 9, 2024, Eddie, a nine-pound Dachshund, was dropped off happy, healthy, and uninjured at PetSmart, located at 45315 Alton Ln. Ste. 16084, California, Md., along with his 10-pound brother by the 22-year-old daughter of Angelica Williams for a bath and nail trim. A...
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