Governor’s Mansion, Capitol Now Open For Free, Guided Tours
The West Virginia Governor’s Mansion – fully decorated for the holiday season – is now open to the public for free holiday tours.
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U.S. Judge Tosses Suit in 1968 Federal No. 9 Mine Explosion
A federal judge in West Virginia has tossed out a lawsuit filed by relatives of 78 miners killed in a 1968 mine explosion.The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsKen Hechler Remembered for His Work in Mine Safety
Longtime West Virginia Congressman, Secretary of State, and World War II veteran, Ken Hechler has died at the age of 102. He was known nationwide for his…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsCongressman Ken Hechler Born: Sept. 20, 1914
Congressman Ken Hechler was born in New York on September 20, 1914—and celebrated his 100th birthday two years ago.During World War II, he served as a…
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