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Weirton honors service of local family, remembers all veterans

WEIRTON — Residents gathered in the Weirton Room of the Millsop Community Center Monday, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to pay tribute to all who have served in the nation’s Armed Forces, while remembering their sacrifices. Mayor Harold Miller and Councilman Chris ...

Lawmakers hear proposals for legislative changes to PEIA

CHARLESTON — While the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board is on the road for public meetings getting feedback from state government workers, local government workers, and retirees regarding proposed premium increases, lawmakers are considering changes to help ...

Lawmakers receive explanation on October tax revenue issues

CHARLESTON — Despite tax collections being slightly below expectations, West Virginia Department of Revenue Deputy Secretary Mark Muchow told lawmakers Monday the state is still expected to end the fiscal year in the positive for tax revenue. Muchow provided a report Monday afternoon on ...

Museum director shared efforts to preserve memory of veterans

FOLLANSBEE — The director of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Museum, Education and Research Center discussed its efforts to preserve the memory of U.S. servicemen and women of all eras at Emrys Watkins American Legion Post 45’s Veterans Day service Monday. “Every day ...

State Resiliency Office presents quarterly report to lawmakers

CHARLESTON — West Virginia might be in a drought, but flood mitigation and resiliency against future natural threats remain on the mind of state planners while working on next-to-no funding. Bob Martin, director of the State Resiliency Office, gave a quarterly report to members of the Joint ...

Toronto American Legion honors veterans

TORONTO — Veterans Day services at the Veterans Victory Pavilion featured patriotic music and remarks, remembering Americas’ fallen heroes and promoting ongoing support for soldiers who came home. Honoring veterans of all wars, Monday’s service was organized by Toronto’s American ...