WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200 fire departments and EMS agencies throughout West Virginia have joined together to ask Gov. Jim Justice to include a bill intended to help stabilize local emergency services on the call for the upcoming special session. Members of the West Virginia EMS Coalition and the[Read More…]
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West Virginia State Delegate Doug Skaff, Jr. stepping down as Minority Leader of House of Delegates
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — House of Delegates Minority Leader Doug Skaff Jr. of Kanawha County, D-Kanwaha, will step down as Minority Leader of the House of Delegates at the conclusion of Legislative interim meetings on Tuesday Aug. 8. Delegate Skaff expressed his gratefulness to colleagues for the[Read More…]
Patti Maroney of Glen Date claims 50th WVGA Women’s Senior Amateur Championship
CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The 50th playing of the West Virginia Women’s Senior Amateur Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and presented by PSIMED, concluded Tuesday at Canaan Valley Resort. Patti Maroney of Glen Dale left Monday’s three-way tie for the lead behind and claimed the 50th West Virginia[Read More…]
Richard Carder of Fort Ashby takes WVGA Senior Series low round at Tygart Lake Public Golf Course
WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Richard Carder of Fort Ashby shot the Little General Stores Low Round of the Day at Tuesday’s Senior Series event, hosted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA) and sponsored by Little General Stores, at Tygart Lake Public Golf Course in Grafton with a[Read More…]
Sales tax holiday coming up in Maryland and West Virginia
by Lisa Schauer Back-to-school shoppers in Maryland and West Virginia will enjoy a sales tax holiday on popular items this month. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced a statewide sales tax holiday in effect on certain items purchased from Friday, August 4 through Monday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. During[Read More…]
Free Summer Concert Series
The Morgan Arts Council in Berkeley Springs, continues to present free Friday Night and Saturday Afternoon concerts. The Saturday Afternoon Concert will be held August 5 at the Berkeley Springs State Park at 5:30 p.m. with Mathew Tembo & the Afro Routes. Mathew Tembo is an award-winning Afro-Pop and Reggae[Read More…]
James Walker Proffitt, Sr.
James Walker Proffitt, Sr. 1933-2023 In Loving Memory of James Walker Proffitt, Senior. James “Jim” Proffitt, a dedicated Army veteran, a double Purple Heart and triple Cluster recipient, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on July 28th, 2023. He was born on January 8th, 1933 into the Proffitt[Read More…]
Charles Edward Cross
Charles Edward Cross 1931-2023 Charles Edward “Charlie” Cross, age 92, of Hedgesville, W.Va., died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his daughter’s home with whom he was living. Born July 24, 1931 in Bedford, Pa., he was the son of the late Ray and Mary Banita Rankin Cross. He was[Read More…]
Wayne Sylvester Ziler
Wayne Sylvester Ziler 1938-2023 Wayne Sylvester Ziler, age 85, of Great Cacapon, W.Va., died on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at War Memorial Extended Care Facility. Born August 16, 1938 in the area of Doe Gulley in Great Cacapon, he was the son of the late George Wayne and Bessie Edith[Read More…]
Thurman R. Eaton
Thurman R. Eaton 1932-2023 Thurman R. Eaton, 90, Paw Paw, W.Va., passed peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Heartfields Assisted Living in Frederick, Md. Thurman was predeceased by his wife, Naomi M. Eaton (Moreland) on January 11, 1982. Born in Critton Hollow, W.Va., on August 25, 1932, he was[Read More…]
