Shinnston Post 31 Hosts Annual Spring Conference of American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary
By Betsy Turner The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary Departments of West Virginia, 3rd District, held their annual...
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Poppy Drive Celebrates American Legion Traditions While Supporting Veterans Today
By Betsy Turner The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 31, Shinnston held its yearly Poppy Drive on Saturday, May 4, 2024,...
Read moreDetailsBice Column: 1924 WV Department of Public Safety (State Police)
By Bobby Bice This month’s photograph has been in my possession for several years now. It belonged to my Great...
Read moreDetailsAmerican Legion Auxiliary Holds 42nd Annual Convention
By Betsy Turner The American Legion Auxiliary Department of West Virginia held its 42nd annual Mid-Winter Conference February 9th -...
Read moreDetailsFrom L’Osservatore Romano: Doing our part and believing in God’s plans
From L’Osservatore Romano In this month of June in the northern hemisphere, we move step by step towards mid-summer; let...
Read moreDetailsWisdom From “The Federalist Papers”
By Alexander Hamilton If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use...
Read moreDetailsBiden-Harris Administration Issues Guidance Supporting Leave Access for Federal Employees Seeking Safety and Recovering from Domestic Violence and Other Abuse
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued guidance today advising agencies to provide enhanced support to...
Read moreDetailsWest Virginia Maple Syrup Production
From USDA - NASS Charleston, West Virginia – Maple syrup production totaled 12,000 gallons in 2024, up from 11,000 gallons...
Read moreDetailsContinuing Almost Three Decades of Music and Family Fun, Shinnston Community Band Announces July Schedule
By Stephen Smoot Almost 30 years ago as Bill Clinton ran for his second term in office, yesterday’s kids...
Read moreDetailsHow the Mountain State Emerged From the Fog of War Through Lincoln’s Lawyering
By Stephen Smoot On June 20 every year, West Virginia celebrates its independence from the Old Dominion. While most states...
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