Grand jury to hear child sexual assault case
ELKINS — A grand jury will hear the case of a Beverly man accused of allegedly sexually assaulting two children over the span of two years. Jamey “Jay” Paul Kissel, 58, of Beverly, is charged with 12 counts of sexual assault and two counts of sexual abuse, all felonies. Kissel was being held at the Tygart Regional Jail on a $75,000 cash-only bond that has since been posted. According to Magistrate Court documents, as a condition of Kissel’s bond, he must remain on home confinement. On Monday, Kissel waived his right to a preliminary hearing in Randolph County Magistrate Court. ...
Moore applauds Williams Medal of Honor legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One of West Virginia's congressional representatives on Tuesday applauded the passage of the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. Congressman Riley M. Moore, R-District 2, said he is happy that the legislation will ensure the National Medal of Honor Monument honoring America’s Medal of Honor recipients is located in a prominent palace on the National Mall near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. “Woody Williams, who was a constituent of the Second District, is an American hero and legendary West Virginian,” Moore ...
Felony case against Montrose man moving forward
ELKINS — Probable cause has been found in a felony case involving a Randolph County man accused of illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon. Andrew Stephen Purdum, 38, of Montrose, is charged with being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, a felony. He is also charged ...
Highmark program aims to help members earn GEDs
PARKERSBURG — The importance of employment and career on an individual's health and wellness, as well as the impact of a high school diploma on earning potential, is the focus of a program aimed at helping people earn their GEDs. Highmark Health Options West Virginia recently launched GEDWorks, an educational support program designed to help eligible members earn their General Educational Development credential at no cost. The program is available to qualifying HHO members throughout West Virginia, according to a release from Highmark Health Options. Eligible members receive ...
Capito learns about WV211 services
CHARLESTON - U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito on Monday learned more about the services offered by West Virginia 211, the program operated by the state’s United Way chapters that connects people to state and federal resources and assistance. Capito, R-W.Va., toured the Charleston offices of ...