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Wrapped in honor: World War II veteran receives Quilt of Valor

WHEELING — Retired Wheeling attorney Joseph Gompers, a World War II veteran, experienced a warm and touching moment Friday when he was honored for his service to his country. Lisa Stewart of the Quilts of Valor organization visited Gompers’ Wheeling home to present the centenarian, now ...

Families, Evidence And Witness Issues Addressed Ahead Of Griffin Trial

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — As trial for alleged double murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin looms closer, Common Pleas Judge Chris Berhalter is looking to accommodate both the victims’ and Griffin’s families. Griffin appeared in Belmont County Common Pleas Court Friday morning. Griffin is accused of ...

Legacy of WWII Bombardier Lives On in Warwood

WHEELING — More than 80 years after being killed in action during a bombing mission over Germany in World War II, 2nd Lt. William E. Neuman’s community and a new generation of family members gathered in his home neighborhood of Warwood to salute his life and service to his ...

TANF Tug-of-War: Lawmakers Rejects Morrisey’s Crisis Claims

CHARLESTON – Gov. Patrick Morrisey continues to express the belief that spending in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program is not sustainable in the long run, but West Virginia lawmakers and advocates remain confused as to why programs are being curtailed now when funding ...

W.Va. Moves Toward ‘Closeout’ On Major Broadband Projects As BEAD Program Kicks Off

CHARLESTON – Internet service providers are on track to close out major broadband projects in West Virginia through the Biden-era American Rescue Plan Act just in time to begin work on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. Members of the West Virginia Broadband Enhancement Council received updates on federally funded broadband expansions projects Thursday during its regular virtual meeting. Kelly Workman, director of the state Office of Broadband, told council members Thursday that officials were working with ISPs on navigating the complicated federal environmental ...