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Former Berkeley County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty To Felony Forgery, Embezzlement

A former deputy clerk for Berkeley County has pleaded guilty to seven felony charges connected to her work in county government. Melissa Joanna Beavers could face up to 70 years in prison, and must pay restitution.

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Judge Reverses School Closure Less Than Three Weeks Before Classes Resume

A Wetzel County circuit court judge has reversed the closure of Paden City High School, first ordered by the county superintendent under health concerns in June.

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Putnam County Judge Selected To Fill US Magistrate Vacancy

Joseph Reeder, a circuit court judge from Putnam County, has been selected as the new U.S. magistrate judge for Huntington. Joseph Reeder was first elected to Putnam County's circuit court bench in 2012, winning reelection in 2016 and 2024.

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Hearing Will Determine Whether Two Jefferson County Officials Stay In Office

Two members of the Jefferson County Commission could be removed from office, depending on a court ruling. The commissioners skipped months of meetings in protest of vacancy proceedings.

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