New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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Regional Jails Chief DeLong To Step Down
Executive Director Joe DeLong announce Monday his plans to resign from the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority. DeLong will step down March…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Regional Jail Rate to Stay at 2013 Level
County officials across West Virginia have gotten some good news from the state Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority.The per-diem rate that…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRegional Jail System Awarded Grant to Fight Assault
The West Virginia regional jail system will use a $410,522 matching grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fight assault.The money will be used…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNo Touching Ban Placed on Inmates to Curb Drug Problem
Concerns about drug contraband have prompted a ban on regional jail inmates touching loved ones during supervised contact visits.A directive issued by…
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Rehabilitation Programs at Regional Jails Could Save State Millions
A law signed by Governor Tomblin in April is already having its intended effect of decreasing the state’s prison population. Legislators meeting this week…
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