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FEDERALSBURG — Voters in Federalsburg have a full slate of candidates to choose from in the town’s upcoming election on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Despite conversations in Charleston, volunteer fire departments across the state are going underfunded. Here’s what that means for the boots on the ground.

West Virginia lawmakers gave them a one-time $12 million infusion this summer, but the needs in rural communities are larger.

Gov. Jim Justice signed three bills into law Tuesday aimed at bolstering West Virginia’s fire departments and emergency medical service providers.

Sunshine Coast Yacht Club hosted regatta July 22, 23

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared online at West Virginia Watch. It is re-published with permission.

In the final act of the special session, the House of Delegates in West Virginia approved $12 million in funding for struggling volunteer fire departments and EMS units. The Senate

Denton County mayors are vying for the best pizza creation while raising money for charities during the second Denton County Mayoral Pizza Cook-off set for Aug. 23.

Fire has doubled in size in past week, prompting expanded evacuation order and closure of Highline Road