Poetry Contest Announced For Fourth Of July
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday the America250 Poetry Contest, inviting West Virginians of all ages to submit original poems.
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Mountain Valley Pipeline Settles With Protester It Sued
Jerome James Wagner agreed to stay off the pipeline’s property and not interfere with its operations, in a settlement signed Thursday by U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMountain Valley Pipeline Cited, But Not Fined, Over Erosion
The West Virginia Department of Environmental protection has issued two notices of violation to the company, one in August and another in November.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFour Counties To Receive $12 Million To Improve Water, Wastewater
Recent federal legislation has brought billions of dollars to communities nationwide to address their water and wastewater needs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJuly 2, 1934: Woodchopping Star Arden Cogar Sr. Born in Webster Co.
One of West Virginia’s most successful athletes hailed from the unusual sport of woodchopping. Arden Cogar Sr. was born in Webster County on July 2, 1934.…
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June 25, 1980: Two Women Murdered Traveling to Rainbow Gathering
On June 25, 1980, Nancy Santomero and Vicki Durian, who were apparently hitchhiking to the Rainbow Family reunion in Webster County, were murdered on…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsApril 30, 1938: 'Uncle Jack' McElwain Dies In Wainville
Musician Lewis Johnson “Uncle Jack” McElwain died at Wainville in Webster County on April 30, 1938, at age 82. During his lifetime—all of which was spent…
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