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CHARLESTON — A Canaan Valley sewer project will receive a $1 million grant, part of $26 million in funding announced by Gov. Jim Justice. The West Virgini

New shale permits issued for Dec 11 – 17 in the Marcellus/Utica continued the trend up over the previous week. There were 35 new permits issued last week versus 27 issued two weeks ago. Last week’s permit tally included 17 new permits in Pennsylvania, 13 new permits in Ohio, and 5 new permits in West

PARKERSBURG — Two local food historians gave a presentation about Christmas food and traditions in the Blennerhassett mansion Sunday afternoon. Martha and

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates announced support for nonprofit organizations and charitable projects throug

As a kid growing up on the Elk River, hunting and fishing were simply part of everyday life.

Nov. 5 ≤ A report was made of identity theft where an insurance policy was opened in the caller’s name. Nov. 6 ≤ Deputy Zide was patrolling U.S. 5

PARKERSBURG — A couple of local food historians will be giving a talk on Sunday, Dec. 10 about how Christmas was celebrated on Blennerhassett Island during

PARKERSBURG — A couple of local food historians will be giving a talk on Sunday, Dec. 10 about how Christmas was celebrated on Blennerhassett Island during th

A roundup of mysterious, paranormal and strange news stories from the past week. The shrill tone of whistleblowers keeps

CAIRO, W.Va. — In the fall of 1852, Frederick Lemon walked along Macfarlan Creek near his Ritchie County home to check on his cattle following a heavy rainfall that sent