Dessa Lurene Linaweaver Gano 1925-2023 Dessa Lurene Linaweaver Gano, age 97, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 10, 2023. Born September 4, 1925 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Marion and Geneva Bragg Linaweaver. She was a[Read More…]
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Armeta M. Gaither
Armeta M. Gaither 1938-2023 Armeta Mae Gaither, age 84, of Gastonia, N.C., and formerly of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, N.C. Born November 29, 1938 in Morgan County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Melvin Virgil “Jerry” and[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Senate Workforce Committee hears Senator Roberts presentation on improving workforce participation
WV Press News Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Workforce Committee Chairman Senator Rollan Roberts, R-Raleigh, presented his program today during the committee meeting: “An Innovative approach to enhancing the Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in WV.” Roberts said West Virginia is failing in helping its retirees, senior citizens and[Read More…]
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Las Noticias en tu idioma con Sergio Rodriquez
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hola, familias latinas en West Virginia. Queremos introducir con ustedes nuestro proyecto de noticias de nuestro estado en tu idioma, nuestro segmento tendrá como nombre LAS NOTICIAS EN TU IDIOMA, presentado por el periodista Sergio Rodríguez. Sigue nuestras redes sociales para mayor información.
At the WV Legislature: Senate Health and Human Resources Committee advanced legislation to phase in PEIA 80/20 employer/employee contribution
SB 268 also sets minimum level of reimbursement to all medical providers at 110% of the Medicare rate By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In an effort to keep PEIA solvent, the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources advanced a committee substitute of the West Virginia[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: Political Subdivisions advances four bills that would impact local municipalities
By Matt Young, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House Committee on Political Subdivisions, on Wednesday, advanced four bills that would impact local municipalities. Sponsored by Del. Geno Chiarelli, R-Monongalia, HB 2782 would require that all municipal elections be held on the same day as state elections. However, Del.[Read More…]
Why Water Tasting Matters to YOU: The facts and the fun!
by Jill Klein Rone, producer of Berkeley Springs International Water TastingBerkeley Springs International Water Tasting is being held at The Country Inn on Friday, February 24 & Saturday, February 25, 2023 Why does the Water Tasting matter? This is a question that gets asked over and over. “Sure, water tasting[Read More…]
Chip Shots – Interesting Saturday
Interesting Saturday by Jim Buzzerd Last Saturday turned into one of the more interesting days in recent memory. My wife and I have been living in South Carolina full time for over 13 months. We’re about eight miles north and west of North Myrtle Beach in an area called Longs.[Read More…]
At the WV Legislature: House Committee on Pensions and Retirement advances four bills relating to police and fire department pensions and funding
By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. – In a very brief meeting of the West Virginia Legislature’s House Committee on Pensions and Retirement on Tuesday, four bills, all relating to police and fire department pensions and funding, were advanced. The first bill advanced, House Bill (HB) 2900, would[Read More…]
