Important Information Concerning City Elections This Year
An individual may file as an official write-in candidate for Shinnston At-Large City Council position to be elected in the...
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Local Stories
Harrison County Commission Moves Toward Banning Motorized Vehicles On Rails to Trails
By Stephen Smoot Toward the opening of its regular meeting last week, the Harrison County Commission debated a slate...
Read moreDetailsProperty Appraisals, Tax Increment Funding Extension, and Other Matters Debated By County Commission
By Stephen Smoot Last week, the Harrison County Commission struggled with a contentious and packed agenda Proceedings opened with a...
Read moreDetailsNews and Journal Policy Regarding Candidate Announcements
The Shinnston News and Harrison County Journal will accept one submitted announcement per candidate. No charge will be applied to...
Read moreDetailsHarrison County Primary Election Candidates That Have Officially Filed
With the filing deadline on January 27, the following candidates have officially commenced their campaigns to run for elected office...
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Book Sale on February 1-29, 2024 at the Bridgeport Public Library 1200 Johnson Ave Books $3.00 a bag. Single books...
Read moreDetailsHunt Column: The Trusted Handyman
By Jim Hunt for the News and Journal A few years ago, I was looking for someone to clean the...
Read moreDetailsThis Week in West Virginia History
Charleston WV – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV:...
Read moreDetailsRound Ball Takes Front Seat
By Bill Nestor Clarksburg native Mike Carey was back in familiar surroundings this past week. The winningest women’s basketball coach...
Read moreDetailsHarrison County Commission Approves Purchase of Meadowbrook Drive Properties
By Stephen Smoot Last week, the Harrison County Commission held its regular meeting at 11 AM. Commissioner Patsy Trecost...
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