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Mon Power conducting system upgrades in West Virginia service territory
FirstEnergy Corp.’s electric company Mon Power, which serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties, is replacing and upgrading equipment at eight transmission substations in its service territory to help prevent or minimize the ... Read More » The post Mon Power conducting system upgrades in West Virginia service territory appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
2024 Junior/Senior Planning Night
Sina May, Vice President of Reaching Out Now, a nonprofit in Warren County announced their 2024 Junior/Senior Planning Night. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st at Laurel Ridge Community College from 5 to 9 pm in the Corron Community Center. It is free for high school junior and...
Durant Center hosts back-to-school community day in Prince George's County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - The Durant Family Charitable Foundation is giving away 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to the community in Prince George's County. This community event is open to the public and will feature a number of activities and much more. Attendees can pick up free backpacks and...
Children Activities by Samuels Public Library for the Month of September
These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of September 2024. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Monday, September 2. The library will be closed...
Two West Virginia fishermen catch record-breaking fish the same day within hours of each other
Officials say Lindell Marker of Sod, W.Va., caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at 7:30 am on August 8, surpassing the previous length record of 17.32 inches set by Craig Webb, also at Woodrum Lake. Marker’s catch tied the existing weight record of 2.85 pounds, also held by Webb. At 8:45 a.m., Dwight Priestley of Alum Creek, W.Va., caught a 17.76-inch, 3.15-pound black crappie that surpassed Marker’s shortly-held record and set new records for length and weight. Both fish were certified by WVDNR Fisheries Biologist Cory Hartman. These record-breaking crappies were caught using live minnows.
Girl Scout Troop 15141 holds first Bridging Ceremony
On Saturday, Aug. 17, at Hagerstown City Park members of Girl Scout Troop 15141 held their first Bridging Ceremony, a celebration of the scouts' achievements and their advancement within the Girl Scout ranks. Six of the troop's nine scouts crossed a bridge in the park, symbolizing their moves from Daisy to Brownie to Junior to Cadette. ...
When, where and how to register for workshops, golf tournaments, etc.
Registering for sports, workshops or other activities? Check here for how to do it: AUG. 26, first class Learn to be a steward of the land with the University of Maryland Extension’s online General Forestry Course. The course will be held Monday, Aug. 26, through Monday, Dec. 9. Participants will learn ways to protect...
West Virginia Weather Alert: Hot Temperatures to Follow Cool Sunday Morning
Charleston, WV – West Virginians should brace for significant temperature changes on Sunday, with a cool morning giving way to scorching afternoon heat. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a forecast predicting a cool start to the day, with morning lows ranging from 54°F to 62°F across the state. However, this will be short-lived, as temperatures are expected to soar to well above normal by the afternoon. Lowland areas, including Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg, could see afternoon highs reaching the low to mid-90s.
Comeback Bid Fizzles as Revs’ Record Streaks Come to a Close
(August 23, 2024 – Hagerstown, Md.): The York Revolution saw their record 12-game winning streak against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars come to a close, dropping their series opener 5-4 at Meritus Park on Friday evening. York jumped ahead early as Zander Wiel ripped a two-out RBI double down the...
Feagaville churches host literary get-together
A Book Club gathering was held from 7-9 p.m. June 18 at the Ballenger Community Hall. Two Feagaville Lutheran churches, St. Luke’s and Mount Zion along with the Mount Zion Little Free Library (which is located in the parking lot at Mount Zion) invited local families to enjoy an evening for those who love to read. Dr. Raymond Ediger authored a book entitled “Living, Loving and Laughing with ...
Mystic Lake Sharp In Charles Town Oaks Victory
Trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. started his night off strong, taking the first of two graded stakes at Charles Town Friday night as Mystic Lake (Mo Town) swept to the front in impressive fashion to win the GII Charles Town Oaks. The Florida-bred daughter of Mo Town wasn't bet like a winner, going off right on her 6-1 morning line, but entered on a strong run having won three of six starts this year in an “every other race” pattern. She earned her debut graded stakes win two back taking the GIII Miss Preakness Stakes at Pimlico May 17 and led every step but the last one when caught under the line last out in the GIII Victory Ride Stakes at Aqueduct July 4 en route to a career high 93 Beyer Speed Figures.
Jefferson Co. BOE votes down lease to build park near new Shepherdstown Elementary School
CHARLES TOWN — The Jefferson County Board of Education on Aug. 12 voted down plans to lease land to Jefferson County Parks and Recreation for a new public park by the new Shepherdstown Elementary School building, with plans to continue the discussion in the future. For several years, Jefferson...
Two women up for Shepherdstown seat on Jefferson County Commission
SHEPHERDSTOWN — During the General Election this November, two local women will be vying for the Shepherdstown Magisterial District seat on the Jefferson County Commission (JCC). Cara Keys (R) and Carrie Blessing (D) are both well known to the Shepherdstown community, as presidents of the Rotary Club of Shepherdstown...
Greenbrier employee health benefits extended for another week
The Greenbrier Council of Labor Unions announced in a news release Friday afternoon that health benefits will be extended to the Greenbrier’s employees through Aug. 31. Earlier this week Greenbrier employees received a letter from an attorney representing the Amalgamated National Health Fund, who wrote that The Greenbrier Hotel Corporation is four months delinquent in […]
‘Once in a generation’ drought raises water quality concerns
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK) – Experts are calling the drought impacting large areas of West Virginia, a ‘Once in a Generation’ drought, as a drought has not affected the region to this degree since 1999. The drought could cause issues with vegetation, livestock and even water. City of St. Albans residents have expressed concerns with […]
Time to jump for joy- the 45th annual Bridge Day is almost here
OAK HILL, WV (WVNS)– West Virginians and adrenaline-seekers alike are about to be jumping for joy soon with the return of Bridge Day! The 45th anniversary of Bridge Day was announced for Saturday, October 19th of 2024. The entire local community and tons of out-of-state visitors look forward to this event all year to witness […]
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