WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Returning House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, publicly announced today the full roster of leadership roles members of the House of Delegates will hold for the upcoming 86th Legislature. “Each legislative session is different, and each member brings unique perspectives to the body, so we[Read More…]
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Opinion: Freedom of the Press still matters to some of us
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Two dead in domestic shooting
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Harriet (Hedy) Lorraine Yost
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Chip Shots – Sinking Ship?
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Shelby Louch
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Jeannine Lee DiPietro
Jeannine Lee DiPietro 1934-2022 Jeannine Lee DiPietro, 88, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., died peacefully at home on December 13, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in Morgantown, W.Va. on April 14, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Hershel Dove and Bessie Jane Blankenship Dove. She was a[Read More…]
Michael Robert Galliher
Michael Robert Galliher Michael “Mike” Robert Galliher, 84, of Doe Gully, West Virginia passed away December 13, 2022 at UMPC Western Maryland. Mike was the son of John McKinly and Bernadine Beatrice Kasekamp Galliher. He was preceded in death by brothers Leo, Gaylord, John R., and Bradley Galliher; sisters Leona[Read More…]
Dollie Nora Spencer
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Keith H. Whetsel
Keith H. Whetsel Keith Whetsel, 54 of Hedgesville, went to be with Jesus on December 18, 2022 at his home. Born on December 21, 1967 in Cumberland, Maryland, he was the son of Carole Whetsel and the late Ralph Whetsel. Keith worked at Argos for 26 years. He enjoyed hunting,[Read More…]
