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Recycling grants issued to Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane

CHARLESTON – Three agencies in the region have been awarded recycling grants from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The state will award $70,480 to nine applicants through the Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grant Program to be used for contractor services and legal ads supporting free recycling collections. Devices include electronics such as computers, tablets and televisions. The Pleasants County Solid Waste Authority will receive $10,000, the Ritchie County Solid Waste Authority will receive $9,580 and Roane County will receive $2,650. Other awards ...

WVU Parkersburg announces honor rolls

PARKERSBURG – WVU Parkersburg has announced its President’s and Dean’s scholars for the Summer 2026 semester. Students on the President’s List maintained a 4.0 grade point average while earning 12 or more hours of college credit. The scholars include: JACKSON COUNTY — Ravenswood: Olivia Profitt. Ripley: Abriella O'Dell. RITCHIE COUNTY — Harrisville: Tristen Ginanni. ROANE COUNTY — Spencer: Jessica Fischer. WETZEL COUNTY — New Martinsville: Alison Alexander, Tanley McEldowney. WIRT COUNTY — Elizabeth: Kennedy Harris. WOOD COUNTY — Belleville: Cassidy Patterson. ...

AG notes top scams in West Virginia

CHARLESTON – Offers for additional Medicare benefits was among the top scams reported in September to the Consumer Protection Division of the West Virginia attorney general. The division received 226 scam complaints in September. The top five were: Medicare – Offering grocery, food vouchers or cards, additional benefits or inquiring if the consumer has Medicare Parts A & B Robo call – Loan approval, final funeral expenses and extended warranty, among others Social Security – Posing as the Social Security Administration offering an increase in benefits or stating there are ...

Higher deer harvest expected this year in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A higher deer harvest is projected this year by the Division of Natural Resources in West Virginia. The mast index is 14% below the statewide long-term average and 16% below 2025, according to the 2026 Hunting Outlook and Mast Survey that forecasts game harvests. The report details the abundance of wild fruits and nuts produced by 18 species of trees and shrubs. “Overall hard mast production, especially red oak and black oak, is down this year and is expected to be less abundant across the state,” Avery Echevarria, mast survey project leader for the Wildlife ...

Waverly Activity Center to host indoor Trick-or-Treat

WAVERLY – An indoor trick-or-treat for children and their families will be held Oct. 23 at the Waverly Activity Center, 422 Virginia St., Waverly. The evening will begin with a sensory-friendly trick-or-treat from 6-7 p.m. The quieter hour is offered for children who may become overwhelmed by larger crowds, louder environments or too much activity, giving them an opportunity to enjoy Halloween at a more comfortable pace. The event will be open to everyone from 7-8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the Waverly Activity Center at 681-445-3086.

Ramaswamy slated at Reagan Day Dinner in Washington County

The Republican candidate for governor of Ohio will be the featured speaker on Oct. 26 at the annual Reagan Day Dinner sponsored by the Washington County Republicans Executive Committee. Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will be joined by Rob McColley, who is running for lieutenant governor, candidate Frank LaRose for Ohio auditor and state Supreme Court candidate Justice Dan Hawkins. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at The Tower Event and Conference Center in Marietta. Ramaswamy will speak at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be at 6 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased online at ...