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TANF Tug-of-War: Lawmakers rejects Morrisey’s crisis claims, citing full funding and executive discretion

News July 11, 2026

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 exists In May, Morrisey announced that the state's TANF program, also called WV WORKS, was projected to have a structural deficit exceeding $40 million. Morrisey said TANF funds are shrinking, with the program estimated to have approximately 18 months of stability before the structural deficit becomes an ...

Sermon topics

Community July 11, 2026

• Bell Chapel UMC: "What's in a Name? Josiah" • Cadiz Presbyterian Church: "Sowing Seeds" • Cove Presbyterian Church: "Life in the Spirit" • Finley Church: 10:45 a.m. — "Trustworthy Fools for Christ"; 6 p.m. — "A Better Hope" • First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): "The Right Soil" • Harmony Church of Mingo Junction: "Patient Perseverance" • Memorial Baptist Church: "Unanswered Prayers" • St. Paul's Church: "What Do You Hear, What Do You See?" • Starkdale Presbyterian Church: "Men and Women in the Church (Part 2)" • Two Ridges ...

JVS eyes renovations for LPN, computer labs

Community July 11, 2026

BLOOMINGDALE — Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is literally building opportunities with a planned upgrade to benefit at least two of its labs. School board members took official action during the June 30 meeting and approved an estimated $392,000 bid from BK General Contracting LLC of Canonsburg, Pa., to complete the work by this fall. Superintendent Ted Gorman said the project entails dividing the current computer networking lab into two areas to make space for training licensed practical nurses (LPNs). “We are excited to move forward with the LPN and computer networking ...

CDBG funds proposal draws questions from Weirton council members

Local News July 11, 2026

WEIRTON — A proposal set to be presented to Weirton Council Monday would shift a portion of the city’s allotment of Community Development Block Grant funds to a new project, although some officials feel more discussion is needed. A resolution was presented to the city’s Finance ...

Daily Happenings

Daily Happenings July 11, 2026

Birthdays July 11 Clarence (Tommy) Presley, Mingo Junction Beth Altieri, Mingo Junction Births Trinity Medical Center West Shyann Scott and Shane Jenkins of Steubenville, a boy, May 31 Brittany and James Hayes III of Toronto, a boy, June 1 Essence Kisner and Bruce Riley of Steubenville, a boy, June 3 Alexis and Dustin Davis of Mingo Junction, a girl, June 4 Cheyann and Nickolas Utt of Hammondsville, a girl, June 16 Tori Locke of New Cumberland, a boy, June 18 Brittany and David Vasil of Butler, Pa., a girl, June 24 Jadan and Bradly Cline of Wellsville, a girl, June ...

American Legion receives LEDA funds

Local News July 11, 2026

NEW CUMBERLAND — The American Legion Post 10 building in Weirton will receive upgrades thanks to an allotment of state funds secured by a local state senator. Sen. Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, attended Thursday’s meeting of the Hancock County Commission to announce the awarding of nearly $43,000 ...