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International Order of Odd Fellows Shinnston Rebekah Lodge Receives Donations of Nearly 3,000 Socks For Veterans
By Stephen Smoot “The historic command of the Odd Fellow ‘is to visit the dead, relieve the distressed, bury the...
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Lincoln Middle School Students Take Art to Elkins and Bring Home Hardware
By Stephen Smoot Although the Mountain State Forest Festival will not start for another month, Lincoln Middle School artists already...
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Helping to Promote Art Appreciation, Inspiration, and Education at The Pallette: Bethany Nuzum Is Citizen of the Month
By Stephen Smoot Over six months ago, an artistic dream for some and opportunities for many others commenced on Pike...
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Edwards Seeks to Be a Part of the Solution In Tragedy Stricken East Palestine, Ohio
By Stephen Smoot East Palestine, Ohio, a town with a shade less that 5,000 residents in northeastern Ohio, bills itself...
Read moreCongressman Alex X. Mooney Calls on Acting Speaker McHenry to Keep House in Washington and Get to Work
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Alex X. Mooney sent a letter to Acting Speaker Patrick McHenry calling on him to keep...
Read moreWVDNR reminds hunters about October antlerless deer firearms season
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the first split of the antlerless...
Read moreRanking Member Capito Opening Statement on Aftermath of Supreme Court’s Rejection of Biden’s Illegal WOTUS Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing titled, “Examining the Implications of...
Read moreLower Gas Bills Ahead
I have good news. Most West Virginians who heat their homes with natural gas will see lower gas bills this...
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Our Furry Friends
By Jim Hunt This past week has been a difficult one for me and my wife. Our dog Jack is...
Read moreShinnston Historical Association Meets, Discusses Mine Disaster Marker
By Debra Herndon The Shinnston Historical Association convened at the Shinnston Woman’s Club Clubhouse for a covered dish get together...
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