LEMOORE, Calif. — Every sailor's story of naval service is unique. For Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Mason, that story has ties to Moundsville, where the skills and values he learned are the foundation of his success in the Navy. "I grew up in a very small town and learned early the value ...
STEUBENVILLE — Growing up, Maureen Gillespie Lovell recalls hearing how her great-aunt, Mary Ann Duffy, died in the mid-1870s. “My grandfather always said when she was about 3 years old she drowned in a rain barrel on the side of the house and was buried in ‘Leicy’s field,’ that’s ...
MOUNDSVILLE — The final day of the Marshall County Fair, Saturday, July 25, will feature a pie-eating contest at noon, a demolition derby at 4 p.m. and a live performance by country music star Deana Carter. Carter, known for hit songs including "Strawberry Wine," will perform at 9 p.m. on ...
WHEELING – The sixth annual “Mini-Con” sponsored by the YWCA Wheeling is continuing to grow, and isn’t so "mini" anymore, according to organizers. Mini-Con, featuring comic books and other popular culture staples, takes place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the YWCA Wheeling, 1100 ...
BUCKHANNON - The West Virginia State Police has released the identities of the two individuals who lost their lives during this week's flooding in Upshur County. Judy A. Young, 59, of Upshur County, and James J. Harper, 61, of Upshur County, were found deceased inside a vehicle that was recovered from the Stonecoal Lake area of Upshur County, according to a Friday afternoon State Police press release. Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was swept from the roadway due to rapidly rising floodwaters, police said, adding that the next of kin have been notified, and the ...
WHEELING – The newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates has been sworn in to office. Shane Stack, R-Ohio, received his oath Thursday from State Supreme Court Justice H.L. Kirkpatrick at the State Capitol in Charleston. At his side were his wife Michelle and son Ben, as well as ...
