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DEP MONITORING AIR QUALITY ISSUES

WVDEP, state agencies actively watching for potential air quality issues due to wildfire smokeCitizens are encouraged to check the AirNow.gov website to see real time air quality data in their areaCharleston, WV – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), Department of Health and Human Resources’ (DHHR)…

OBITUARY: ANTHONY “TONY” BUTTO

Anthony “Tony” Butto, 82, of New Manchester, passed, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 30, 1941, in Weirton, he was the son of the late Patsy and Eva Alvaro Butto. He was preceded in death by his…

LIONS NEXT PULLED PORK JULY 1

The New Cumberland Lions Club will have our next Pulled Pork Takeout on Saturday, July 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland.  A Pulled Pork Sandwich – with the pulled pork provided by Hale’s…

CEOS SET MEETING

The next meeting of the Hancock County Community Educational Outreach Service will be held on Wednesday, June 7, at the Hancock County Senior Center on Gas Valley Road. A light lunch at 11 a.m. will be followed by the lesson at noon. The menu that…

FREE FISHING WEEKEND IN WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged anglers and their families to plan a trip. West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend is part of a nationwide effort to make fishing more accessible to…

WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYED TO TEXAS

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has approved up to 50 West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Soldiers and Airmen to deploy to Texas for up to 30 days to support Operation Lone Star (OLS) as a part of an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) from…

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE SETS VISITS

 CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with northern West Virginia residents in June to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney…

CHESTER CONCERT SERIES

The Chester City Park Board is selling tickets for a Summer Entertainment Package. Tickets are $5 each and you could win all the items listed. Drawing is July 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the concert. Tickets can be VFW, Connie’s Corner or from any Board…