Rhonda Lea Kidwell Clem 1959-2023 Rhonda Lea (Kidwell) Clem, a force of a woman, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 22 after battling recurrent cancer for the last seven and a half years. She was 64. Rhonda was born December 8, 1959, in Winchester, Virginia as the second, and[Read More…]
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WV Press presenting Legislative Lookahead Friday, Jan. 5
The West Virginia Press Association will host the 2024 Legislative Lookahead at the Culture Center at the Capitol Complex. Print, broadcast and online media will get a preview of the legislative session and updates on economic development and healthcare. The 2024 60-day regular session of the West Virginia Legislature runs[Read More…]
West Virginia: The state most vulnerable to flood disasters?
WVSOM involved in National Science Foundation grant for West Virginia flood preparedness WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — As West Virginians prepare for 2024, an official at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine’s Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) wants to be sure citizens and state officials are aware[Read More…]
Pallottine Foundation of Huntington CEO Janell Ray announces retirement; Laura Boone named next CEO
WV Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Pallottine Foundation of Huntington announced today that Janell Ray, its founding Chief Executive Officer, will retire effective Dec. 31, 2023. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Laura Boone, Senior Program Officer, to serve as the next CEO starting in January. Ray will continue[Read More…]
WVSOM student celebrating work and rewards during visit with family this holiday season
WV Press Association LEWISBURG, W.Va. — With the completion of final exams in mid-December, students at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) are ready for the holiday break, most returning home for the holidays. For Alexandra Crawford, a WVSOM Class of 2026 student, it means returning home to Virginia[Read More…]
Opinion: Take the kids’ advice
It’s a darn good thing we have kids around to keep the right perspective on life. We grown-ups have a real knack for messing things up in the world, and need to be brought back to sense pretty regularly. Kids are good at that, if we listen to them. You’re[Read More…]
Lady Indians takes win over Southern Fulton, loses on road to Frankfort
by Jamie Harris The Berkeley Springs Lady Indians had two games this past week and were able to pick up a win over Southern Fulton (Pa.). However, Berkeley Springs suffered a setback against on the top teams in Class AA Frankfort. On Wednesday, December 13 the Lady Indians hosted the[Read More…]
Indians drop two to open winter season
by Jamie Harris The 2023-24 Berkeley Springs Indians basketball team opened their season up with a pair of games against Class AAA competition. Last Wednesday, December 13 the Indians traveled to Hedgesville for contest with the Eagles. Hedgesville came out fast and aggressive as they rolled to a 61-19 win[Read More…]
Blessings Box wins first place in Bath meter contest
by Trish Rudder The Blessings Box by Brighter Horizons Kids Club won First Place in the “Deck the Meters” contest by the Town of Bath. Bath Municipal Court Clerk, Breauna Farris, who was in charge of the contest said the winners were voted on by the public through the Town[Read More…]
County gets state funds for peer recovery, school officer
Federal funds handed down through state agencies will come to county government locally to continue two programs already in place in Morgan County. The Morgan County Commission has received a $25,000 grant under the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) to expand and improve substance use and mental[Read More…]
