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ARNER LIONS’ SCHOLAR OF THE MONTH

Ethan Arner, 18, was named the December recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the month. He is the son of Pete and Renee Arner of Chester.  He has a twin sister, Sophia. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Ethan currently holds a 4.04…

OAK GLEN TENNIS TEAM TO PLAY AT CHESTER PARK’S COURTS

         The Hancock County Board of Education voted to donate $10,000.00 to the Chester Park Board to assist with resurfacing the Park’s tennis courts.  Going forth,  Oak Glen High School’s tennis team will use the Chester Park’s courts for both practice and matches in the…

STATE SENATE PRESIDENT BACKS STATE EMPLOYEES PAY RAISE

Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s announcement this morning about a 5 percent pay raise for state employees: “Our state employees have been a major part of helping us rebuild West Virginia’s economy. Without their dedication, especially throughout the…

KNOW RETURN POLICIES BEFORE BUYING THAT SPECIAL GIFT

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey encourages consumers to know store policies when purchasing holiday gifts that may need to be returned. “When purchasing Christmas gifts, it is always important to ask the cashier or sales associate about the return process,” Attorney General Morrisey said.…

GOVERNOR AWARDS GRANTS

Gov. Justice awards over $3.9 million in Victims of Crime Act grants to 84 agencies across West V Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he has awarded $3,999,933 in Victims of Crime Act Assistance (VOCA) sub-grant funds to 84 public and private non-profit agencies throughout the state. “Helping…

Grants Announce for Area Agencies

Five area agencies were included in $3,999,933.00 in grants announced by Governor Jim Justice this week. The grants aid in child abuse and neglect services, domestic violence services and victims of crime programs. Local agencies receiving funds include the following: **A Child’s Place – $10,345.00…

Hunting & Fishing License Giveaway in WV

sGov. Jim Justice announced today that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) third annual Hunting & Fishing License Giveaway is officially open.  Anyone who purchases an annual 2022 hunting, trapping, or fishing license in the month of December will automatically be entered to…

West Virginia Registers 856 New Businesses

The West Virginia Secretary of State’s Office registered 856 new businesses statewide during the month of November 2021 according to Secretary of State Mac Warner.  Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business registration growth for the month with a total of three…