HURRICANE — State Treasurer Larry Pack was in Putnam County on Monday to present a more than $4,000 unclaimed property check to the City of Hurricane during his Office’s “Treasury Day” at Hurricane City Hall. The Treasurer’s Office found unclaimed property for 41 residents of Putnam ...
CHARLESTON — Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a coordinated package of foster care–focused reforms designed to strengthen families, stabilize placements, and improve outcomes for children involved in West Virginia’s child welfare system. The Governor proposed expanding Star Academies, facilitating closer coordination with faith-based organizations, and initiating Truancy Diversion programs, modernizing how the state supports children at risk of entering foster care and those already within it. “These initiatives are some of the first steps we hope to take in the new ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: The Augusta Heritage Center’s weekly acoustic music jam sessions are now taking place at Armadillo Flats at C.J. Maggie’s Restaurant on Davis Avenue in Elkins throughout the winter months. The country music jam sessions will be from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., while the old-time music jam sessions will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ...
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Kris Warner has announced the official Candidate Filing Period for West Virginia’s May 12 Primary Election. Registered voters interested in running for public office in 2026 must file on or between Monday, Janu. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 31. Candidates who must file with the Secretary of State’s Office include those running for statewide and legislative offices, state executive committee, offices to be filled by voters in more than one county, and judicial offices (excluding magistrates). Candidates running for offices to be filled by voters in ...
MORGANTOWN — Sam Zizzi’s return to West Virginia University wasn’t supposed to be permanent. A native West Virginian who had traveled out of state for his undergraduate and master’s degrees, Zizzi expected to leave again after completing his doctorate at WVU. When his academic ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Community Calendar is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Entries appear in chronological order as space allows. WEDNESDAY PICKIN’: Wednesday Pickin’ will resume on Jan. 7, and will continue weekly until further notice. If you have any questions about this schedule or future changes, please feel free to call 304-614-9527. TOPS 0590 MILL CREEK: meets at the Russell Memorial Library in Mill Creek every Wednesday. Weigh-in is from 10:30-10:45 a.m. Meeting following ...
