Summers County, WV

Washington, (D.C.) - With demand for travel steadily returning, Amtrak announced today that it will return four long distance trains to daily service in May, return Northeast Regional frequencies to nearly 80% of pre-pandemic service levels, and restore additional service on two State-supported corridors. The railroad will also bring additional Acela frequencies online later this month, pointing to a surge in demand for business travel. “Thanks to our dedicated existing employees and newly-hired staff, we are thrilled to expand our scheduled service just in time to meet customers’ rising demand for travel this summer," said Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner...

The majority of Summers County is in the low level of fire danger today. The small area that borders Fayette and Raleigh counties is at the moderate level. Continue to observe all burning laws. Direct any questions regarding the fire danger level or burning laws to your local fire department or the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The post Fire danger level for Saturday, May 14 appeared first on The Hinton News.

A recent traffic stop in Summers County led to a drug-related arrest. According to the criminal complaint, two officers conducted a traffic stop in the Talcott area on Monday, May 9, due to the vehicle owner being wanted in by parole. The criminal complaint states that officers spoke with the passenger and owner of the vehicle, Charlie Kristina Garten, 32, of Pence Springs, and gained permission to search said vehicle. While searching, officers found two clear bags containing a powder substance. According to the officer's notes in the criminal complaint, officers believe the substance to be fentanyl heroin. Additionally, Garten allegedly...

The entire area of Summers County is in the moderate range of fire danger today. Continue to use caution with all ignition sources and observe all burning laws. Direct any questions regarding the fire danger level or burning laws to your local fire department or the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The post Fire danger level for Friday, May 13 appeared first on The Hinton News.

The upper area of Summers County is in the moderate fire danger level while the rest of the county is in the low level. Continue to observe all burning laws. Direct any questions regarding the fire danger level or burning laws to your local fire department or the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The post Fire danger level for Sunday, May 15 appeared first on The Hinton News.

Independence 10, Nicholas County 0 (5 innings) J. D. Monroe was a one man wrecking crew for Independence Thursday night in the Class AA Region 3, Section 2 elimination game with Nicholas County. Monroe pitched four scoreless innings and blasted a three-run home run as part of a four-RBI night...

The fire danger level for most of Summers County is at the moderate level. A small area at the border with Fayette and Raleigh counties is in the high range. Continue to observe all burning laws. Direct any questions regarding the fire danger level or burning laws to your local fire department or the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The post Fire danger level for Thursday, May 12 appeared first on The Hinton News.

HINTON, W.Va. (WVVA) - Seniors at Summers County High sacrificed time off to relax from school to instead raise money for a classmate recently injured in a crash. Nick Gill and his family were airlifted to a Charleston hospital after they were involved in a crash on Airport Road in Beaver on Sunday.

LOWELL, WV (WVNS) — A Talcott woman is facing felony charges. According to Summers County Sheriff Justin Farris, Charlie Garten was pulled over in the Lowell area of Summers County for a traffic violation. Farris said during the stop, he and Trooper Woods with the West Virginia State Police Hinton Detachment found large amounts of […]

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Summers County Sheriff’s Department reported the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine during a traffic stop on Monday. In conducting a joint patrol of the Lowell area in Summers County, Sheriff Faris and Trooper Woods conducted a traffic stop during which large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine were seized.

The lower half of Summers County is in the high level of fire danger today. The upper area of the county is in the moderate range. Use caution with all potential ignition sources and continue to observe all burning laws. Direct any questions regarding the fire danger level or burning laws to your local fire department or the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The post Fire danger level for Tuesday, May 10 appeared first on The Hinton News.

MarriagesWalter J Gillen to Edna Mae Eades;Randall Clinton Richmond to Goldie Marie Bosold;Joseph J Gingerich to Tillie D Beachy. FiduciariesRobert R Hudson Jr., Administration of the Joyce Ann Hudson estate;Tina Gale Cales, Administrator of the Leonard Lloyd Cales estate;Denver Dale McLaughlin, Administrator of the Margaret Jane McLaughlin estate;Tina Cales, Administrator of the Shirley Mae Bragg […] The post Summers County Courthouse News May 4 – 10 appeared first on The Hinton News.

NOTICE: The Summer County Commission will conduct the canvass of the May 10, 2022, Primary Election. The canvass will be held in the Summers County Commission Office, 120 Ballengee Street, Suite 203, Hinton, WV on May 16 at 9:00 a.m. The canvas shall be open to representatives of the political parties, candidates, the press and […] The post The Summers County Commission will conduct the canvass of the May, 10 Primary Election appeared first on The Hinton News.

The fire danger level has risen back up into the moderate range for Summers and surrounding counties. Use caution with all potential ignition sources and continue to observe all burning laws. Direct any questions regarding the fire danger level or burning laws to your local fire department or the West Virginia Division of Forestry. The post Fire danger level for Monday, May 9 appeared first on The Hinton News.

BECKLEY — Allison Smith is joining the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority team as Grants and Impact Manager. Smith, who earned her BA in English and Master of Public Administration degree from West Virginia University, will manage grant seeking, writing, tracking and reporting for NRGRDA in addition to annual impact reporting.

SUMMERS COUNTY, WV (WVNS) – A tractor-trailer is blocking traffic after getting stuck on Brooks Mountain Road in Summers County. Earlier today, May 6, 2022, a tractor-trailer slid and became stuck on Brooks Mountain Road. Traffic is blocked going both directions on the road near the Sandstone Falls towards the end of the road. According […]

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice visited Summers County on Wednesday, May 4, to talk about the extensive renovations to Pipestem Park. A crowd gathered at McKeever Lodge to hear the Governor speak and perhaps get the opportunity to see the now-famous Baby Dog. During the press conference, Governor Justice spoke about the great people of West Virginia and what can be accomplished when those people are "let loose." Justice regaled the crowd with tales from when he first took office. Specifically, he spoke about the issues he faced with the budget. " I'm getting there in January. You're in the middle...