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MILITARY, FIRST RESPONDER PHOTOGRAPH CONTEST

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice and First Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States Military and First Responders, by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed during the upcoming…

SWANEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY

It’s my favorite time of the year at the library – No Fines November! If you have an overdue book, audiobook, or DVD, just bring it back to the library and your fine will be waived regardless of how overdue…

West Liberty Announces Fall Commencement Speaker

West Liberty University graduates will hear from local attorney David Croft at the Fall Commencement Ceremony which takes place at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Academic, Sports and Recreation Complex (ASRC).President W. Franklin Evans will preside at the…

Business Owners Beware

 WV Secretary of State Mac Warner’s Office is issuing an important notice to West Virginia business owners regarding third-party solicitations to file 2022 Annual Reports on their behalf. The WV Secretary of State’s Office has received information that registered West Virginia business…

Alpha Tau

The Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators held its November meeting at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland, WV. President Diane Bowers called the meeting to order. The Thought for the…

Bethany Honors Kurey

BETHANY, W.Va. – The Bethany community past and present will host a memorial service Saturday, Nov. 20, for an alumnus who over a 45-year career served seven Bethany presidents. Joseph M. Kurey died July 11 in Griffin, Ga., at age…

Election Fraud Report System Up and Running

;WV Secretary of State launches new strategy to report election law violations by cell phone Charleston, W.Va – According to West Virginia’s chief election official, it’s time to plan for fair and secure 2022 midterm elections.   Today, WV Secretary of State Mac Warner announced…

AND THEN AGAIN…… by Tamara Pettit

………The Holiday Season is upon us…..just like that.  We took Max and spent a few days at the Greenbrier this week.  The weather was warm, but it was evident Christmas was fast approaching.  The Greenbrier staff was busy Saturday morning…

YOUR HISTORY….YOUR HERITAGE by Bill Kiefer

Fort Henry in what is now downtown Wheeling, was the most important fortification in our area during the American Revolution. It withstood two major attacks. The first of these occurred on September 1, 1777.   Now the sources which I…