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VFW Post 3663 Buckon-Gehannon, Auxiliary win award
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (WV News) — At the VFW and Auxiliary State Convention at the Bridgeport Convention Center held in late June 2024, VFW Post 3663 Buckong-Gehannon and its Auxiliary were awarded First Place Community Service Award for District 3. District 3 is made up of Barbour, Braxton, Greenbrier, Harrison,...
Sens. Capito and Manchin support Fairmont State with nearly $7 million in federal funding
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Fairmont State University received $6,890,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) through the offices of United States Senators Shelley Moore Capito and Joe Manchin. The funding will support upgrades to the nursing program facilities, renovations to the library, and improvements to campus security systems. “We...
Carol Ann Strosnider
Carol Ann Strosnider, 60, of Fairmont passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. Carol was born on November 9, 1963, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Calvin and Betty (Chipps) Strosnider. She will be dearly missed by all. Left to cherish her...
Leader calls for work zone safety after crashes injure three, kill one so far in 2024
WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — West Virginia’s transportation secretary is calling for drivers to slow down after three state road workers have been injured and a contractor killed in construction zone crashes this year. The calls for increased safety come after a July 10 crash on Interstate 79 in...
First at 4 Forum: Karen Larry & Tammy Stemple
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Karen Larry, the president of the Philippi CVB, and Tammy Stemple, the director of Philippi Main Street and the lead on LurchFest, stopped by the First at 4 Monday. They discussed the details and planning of LurchFest!. You can watch the full interview above and watch...
‘Making magic’ in Upshur County: New Rotary president challenges members to commit to community service
BUCKHANNON – The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur elected a new president and embraced their 2024-2025 theme this week. Kelley Tierney took over her new position as president of the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur during the July 16 meeting, where she announced the theme for all Rotary clubs for the year: ‘The Magic of Rotary.’
City’s ‘healthy’ general fund budget carryover earmarked for infrastructure repair, enhancement
BUCKHANNON – The City of Buckhannon ended the 2024 fiscal year with an ample carryover in its general fund budget, and municipal officials are poised to direct those funds to repairing and improving infrastructure – especially streetscapes and sidewalks. The […]. Read the full story. Join My...
Rita Joyce Bailey Barnett
Rita Joyce Bailey Barnett, age 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 15, 2024, at United Hospital Center. Rita was born on May 11, 1954, to the late Virgil Jennings Bailey and the late Carrol Alice (Rowan) Bailey. On March 1, 1975, Rita married her High School Sweetheart, Dwight Wayne Barnett and was happily married for 49 years. Rita was the youngest of 16 children. She looked up to each and every one and learned a great deal from each one.
Family Support Center invites pre-K, kindergarten students to back-to-school event
BUCKHANNON — The Mountain CAP Family Support Center, in collaboration with Play to Grow Occupational Therapy, will be offering a back-to-school preparation event at 1 p.m. July 24. The event will take place at the Mountain CAP Family Support Center at 30 East Main Street in Buckhannon. This class...
Buckhannon Water Department announces temporary outage for July 18
BUCKHANNON — The City of Buckhannon Water Department has scheduled a temporary water outage as part of the Meade Street Project. Residents on Madison Street and South Florida Street, from East Lincoln Street to Madison Street and Latham Street, will experience the outage on Thursday, July 18 from 8a.m. to noon.
Building bonds beyond birth: St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Pregnancy Centering Class creates lasting friendships
BUCKHANNON – A group of expectant mothers in Buckhannon found support, education and friendship in an innovative Pregnancy Centering Class at St. Joseph’s Hospital that offered a new approach to prenatal care that goes beyond traditional brief checkups. The Center for Women’s Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital is...
West Virginia Strawberry Festival unveils ‘Once Upon A Strawberry’ theme for 83rd celebration
BUCKHANNON — The West Virginia Strawberry Festival has announced an enchanting new theme for its 83rd celebration. “Once Upon A Strawberry” will transport participants to a fairytale world with its whimsical theme. The announcement was made through a recent Facebook message from the festival organizers, sparking excitement across the community.
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