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West Virginians in Four Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for Disaster SNAP Benefits

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that West Virginia residents who lived or worked in Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, and Wyoming counties and were impacted by flooding that occurred on February 15, 2025 – March 16, 2025, may be eligible for Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance (D-SNAP) benefits. D-SNAP […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-13

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Former West Virginia Senator has bond revoked in indecent exposure and DUI cases

MARSHALL COUNTY, W.Va. — Former West Virginia Senator Mike Maroney appeared in Magistrate Court on Wednesday before Magistrate Zachary Allman. During the hearing, the Prosecutor requested that Maroney’s bond be revoked, stating Maroney was not compliant with the previously set conditions. Maroney requested that video evidence from his charges on August 13—specifically, indecent exposure and […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

The Columbus Dispatch

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John Oliver shouts out Longaberger basket building in 'Last Week Tonight' immigration feature

Ohio's big basket was mentioned in a recent episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver." In Oliver's HBO Sunday episode, " ICE Detention ," a segment compared the United States' world's largest immigration detention system to its world's largest paint can in Pennsylvania, world's largest office chair in Alabama and — his personal favorite — the world's largest basket in Ohio. The fourth episode in the 12th season of the half-hour news satire aired March 9, discussing immigration and how detention centers are being used. While offering a snarky opinion about the United States' deportation system, Oliver said...

Newark, OH · 2025-03-11

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Man sentenced to in prison after carjacking vehicle, leading police on chase in Mon County

MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va (WDTV) - A man was sentenced to spend 12 years and 10 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm after a carjacking in Monongalia County. Michael McHenry, 23, of Parkersburg, led police on a high-speed chase after carjacking a vehicle at gunpoint in...

Monongalia County, WV · 2025-03-13
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Pennsylvania & Ohio Weather Alert: Strong Winds Up to 50 MPH Expected This Weekend

Pittsburgh, PA – Residents in western Pennsylvania and northern Ohio should prepare for strong winds this weekend, with gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph in some areas. Breezy conditions are expected outside of thunderstorms, impacting travel and outdoor activities. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Pittsburgh, the highest wind...

Pennsylvania · 2025-03-12

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West Virginia governor signs law defining ‘male’ and ‘female’

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey has signed the “Riley Gaines Act” into law, making the state the 12th in the nation to define terms such as “male” and “female” in state law. The legislation, also known as SB 456/HB 2006, was passed with bipartisan support and signed by the governor the […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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14 people charged with fentanyl related offenses in West Virginia

Marshall County Prosecuting Attorney Joe Canestraro said that 14 people have been indicted by the Marshall County Grand Jury for fentanyl related crimes.

Marshall County, WV · 2025-03-12

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Wood BOE votes to suspend Williamstown principal with pay

PARKERSBURG – The Wood County Board of Education voted Tuesday night to place Williamstown Middle/High School Principal Jason Ward on paid suspension pending the outcome of an investigation. The board declined to comment on the circumstances leading to the suspension. “Because there’s a pending investigation, there have not been...

Williamstown, WV · 2025-03-12

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Bill requiring ‘In God We Trust’ to be displayed in W.Va. schools passes in senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - A bill that would require ‘In God We Trust’ to be displayed in public schools in West Virginia passed through the senate Wednesday. Senate Bill 280, which is sponsored by Senators Azinger, Taylor, Thorne, Rose, Hart, Bartlett, Deeds and Martin, would require ‘In God We Trust,’ which is the national motto, to be displayed in public elementary and secondary schools and in institutions of higher education.

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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Three Arrested in Beckley for Holding Couple Hostage Over Missing Jewelry

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A disturbing hostage situation at the Travel Lodge on Harper Road led to the arrest of three individuals after a man and his girlfriend were allegedly held against their will, threatened with firearms, and assaulted over a missing necklace. Incident Details On February 26, 2025, Beckley Police officers responded to a […]

Beckley, WV · 2025-03-12

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With child labor violations on the rise across the country, West Virginia lawmakers want to make it easier for kids to work

West Virginia lawmakers focused on the state’s workforce challenges have prioritized passing a bill this session to remove work permit requirements for 14 and 15-year-olds. The measure would replace the existing permit, which requires school approval, with a simple age certificate from the state Division of Labor and written parental consent. Nationwide, other states are […] With child labor violations on the rise across the country, West Virginia lawmakers want to make it easier for kids to work appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight , West Virginia's civic newsroom.

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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W.Va. House passes HB2402 on parental access to kids' health records

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — West Virginia House Bill 2402 calls for easier access to medical records for minors and children in state custody. The bill's lead sponsor Del. Adam Burkhammer, R-Lewis, said that there are sometimes too many obstacles when trying to obtain those records. “What we're trying to...

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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Senate bill could force voters to register with a party in order to vote in primary elections

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A bill in the West Virginia Senate could ban independent, non-affiliated voters from participating in primary elections across the state. A bill sponsored by Republican Senator Eric Tarr from Putnam County would require the state’s nearly 300,000 independent voters to claim a political party in order to vote in that party’s […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-12

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Woman arrested after lying to police about missing child’s whereabouts in Mon County

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - An Alaskan woman was arrested and charged with kidnapping after deputies say she lied to them about the whereabouts of a missing child. Deputies spoke with Laura Jensen, 42, about a missing 14-year-old girl who was now in the custody of the state, and she told them that the girl had flown back to Alaska the day prior, according to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office.

Monongalia County, WV · 2025-03-12

West Virginia Watch

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Instead of helping West Virginians, some GOP lawmakers seem intent on passing bills to harm

We’re almost at the halfway point of the legislative session, so let’s take a little look at what our legislators have been doing. Sen. Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, is proposing with Senate Bill 109 to incentivize residents to report drug activity to police by offering reward money. The money from the Narc on Your Neighbor for […]

West Virginia · 2025-03-11