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GOVERNOR SIGNS FOUR BILLS

Friday, March 17, 2023Gov. Justice signs into law 4th state employee pay raise, budget bill, and other legislationWATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUMCHARLESTON, WV  – Gov. Jim Justice held a signing ceremony today for four bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature. The first bill was HB 2024, the…

HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY FROM WMC

WMC’s Labor and Delivery Department is celebrating the arrival of little leprechauns in honor of St. Patricks Day. One of those little ones, seen here in a pot of gold, is Baby Boy Conrad.  His mom is Rebecca Conrad of Weirton.   Happy St. Patty’s…

LEGISLATIVE WRAP-UP;332 BILLS SENT TO GOVERNOR

[I W.Va. Legislature ends session with 332 bills sent to Gov. Justice WV Press News SharingCHARLESTON, W.Va. — The clock is ticking on many of the 332 bills approved by the West Virginia Legislature during the 60-session which ended Saturday at midnight. Numerous bills, see all bills below, were approved…

MORE THAN 25 JOBS MAY BE CREATED IN CHESTER

Heavy Iron Oilfield Distribution plan for a workforce of 100 when they are running a full tilt.  President Johnn Van Slykes anticipates that business should open in Summer2023.   The  businesss is relocating from Canonsburg, PA to the 30,0000 ft. spec building at Rock  Springs  Business…

AND THEN AGAIN…….by Tamara Pettit

I’m torn between a yes or no vote on the bill making 18 the “marryin age” in West Virginia.  Every fiber of my being wants to say yes!   A high school kid should be worrying about final exams not wedding rings. As I write this…

COMMISSIONERS NOW REQUIRE RECEIPTS FOR TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS

Hancock County Commission approved changes to their Employee Policy Manual that created increased  accountability for spending when traveling for business when they met Thursdy.      Commissioners are governed by the Manual as well as County Employees.    The section that covers spending when on County business…

NEW CUMBERLAND LIONS

President Dorothy Hawkes brought the meeting to order.  Lion Rick Tinsky offered the prayer and Lion Andrew Kefer led the Pledge of Allegiance.  The Program was provided by Jennifer Meeker with WV Division of Rehabilitation Services.   The minutes were accepted as read and the treasurer’s…