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West Virginia residents encouraged to be on lookout for third round of ‘West Virginia Cash Now’ notices
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia residents have been encouraged by State Treasurer Riley Moore to be on the lookout for letters expected to be mailed next week notifying some residents that they will be receiving an unclaimed property check from the Office of the Treasurer this fall through the “West Virginia Cash Now” program. […]
Rousuck Review: The Contemporary American Theater Festival
Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck joins Midday to share another weekly review of a local theatrical production. We discuss the Contemporary American Theater Festival, continuing at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, WV, through July 28. Several plays are on stage at the festival and they share common themes.
West Virginia Air National Guard hosts regional youth for midsummer competition
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — The West Virginia Air National Guard invited high school students to spend a summer afternoon at the 167th base hanger to get a sneak peek into the work of airmen while engaging in a little athletic competition. Competitive events like tug-of-war and tractor pulls were a way to showcase […]
Central Pa. farmers ‘keeping faith’ during heatwave
(WTAJ) — With recent heatwaves throughout Central Pennsylvania, farmers are taking a hit this growing season. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, Somerset, Bedford and the southern regions of Blair and Huntingdon Counties are experiencing moderate or severe drought and other counties in the area are experiencing abnormal dryness. “You can’t really do […]
12-Year Olds Lose Opening Two Games of Monroeville Tournament
The 12-year old All-Star team has dug themselves into a hole after losing their opening two games of the Monroeville Tournament. In game one, the Vikings lost to South Park, 6-5, and 12-2 to Monroeville, in game two. Hopewell fell behind 6-1, before scoring 4 runs in the final inning...
Investigators uncover alleged theft ring targeting Walmarts, Sam’s Clubs in at least 10 states
Yorktown, Va. (WTVR) Seven people are in Virginia police custody accused of being part of a sophisticated theft ring targeting retail stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Police say the group went from store to store stealing televisions, which they then sold online. “A huge operation for them,” said...
11-Year Olds Open North Hills Tournament With Impressive 14-2 Win over NCAA Blue
The impressive string of play continues for the Hopewell 11-year old All-Star team. A week after winning the Hopewell tournament, the Vikings opened the North Hills tournament with a dominating 14-2 over NCAA 11U All-Stars. Coach Dave Gigliotti’s team jumped out to a 10-1 lead and never looked back.
Upper Marlboro man killed in shooting hours after community vigil at high school
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) identified the man who was shot and killed Friday night, just after a vigil was held at a high school in Upper Marlboro. PGPD said 24-year-old Shahid Omar Jr., of Upper Marlboro, died shortly after the double shooting. The vigil […]
Afton Inn Developer Responds Quickly to Citation from the Town
In two notices dated June 27, issued by the Town of Front Royal’s Department of Planning and Zoning, the owner of the Afton Inn property at 2 East Main Street, Alan J. Omar, was alerted to the fact that the structure is unsafe and that the premises are in violation of Town code on several points. A plan for the structure’s safety was demanded by July 27, and compliance with the code, with respect to the several zoning violations, was demanded by July 8. In an email exchange that transpired from July 7 to July 8, Omar described his plan to respond to the citation to Property Maintenance Official Daniel Wells. All this information results from an FOIA request from the Royal Examiner to the planning and zoning department.
Pet Owners Warned To Keep Animals Away From Potomac River Due To Algae Mats
An alert was issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautioning that the algae - which was collected from Williamsport to Riley Lock - could be harmful to animals if ingested. According to officials, "the algae has the appearance of mats of fine, green cotton and can be found...
9-Year Olds Open Up Play in Deer Lakes Tournament with Win Over Beaver
Following an outstanding run last weekend in the Hopewell Tournament, the 9-year-old All-Star are looking to duplicate that success this weekend as they’re taking part in the Deer Lakes All-Star Tournament. In Saturday’s action, the Vikings took on Beaver and Seneca Valley. GAME ONE VS. BEAVER:. Hopewell received...
Pastor banned from airline after he ‘hit epileptic wife in the head’ when she received first-class upgrade and he didn’t
A VIRGINIA pastor was arrested after striking his wife on a plane. On July 2, Roger Allan Holmberg, Sr., who previously served as a pastor at Grace Baptist Temple in Anchorage, and his wife, Patti, were on a flight from Washington to Alaska when the violent incident occurred. Holmberg reportedly hit his wife during the […]
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