The Preston County Honor Guard will be hosting a Veterans Day observance at 10:30 a.m. today on the courthouse lawn. The public is invited to attend. The […]
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PSC refuses increased grave marker prices for veterans
CHARLESTON — The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Thursday shot down a recommendation of its own task force and the funeral industry to increase the […]
Military recruiting woes a security crisis
by James Stavridis America’s armed services are failing to meet their recruiting goals, with the Army in particular suffering the worst shortfalls in five decades. There are […]
Forge to launch free webinars for veteran entrepreneurs
Forge, a strategic planning and consulting firm, announced it will host free webinars this summer for veterans, active service members and their families who are interested in […]
Editorial encore: Ways we honor Memorial Day
EDITOR’S NOTE: This editorial has been adapted from one that ran May 26, 2020. Memorial Day is coming up on Monday. Some people will hold somber […]
House of Delegates divides over cigar bar bill during Saturday floor session
MORGANTOWN – While cruising through a long list of bills during a Saturday floor session, the House of Delegates debated at length and divided sharply on a […]
Three House bills address teacher shortage, creating pathways for veterans and aides, and for high schoolers eyeing a degree
MORGANTOWN – Teacher shortages continue to be a problem for much of the Mountain State, leading lawmakers to get creative in staffing its classrooms. The House Education […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid Pt. 2
Good: HB 2774, the “Welcome Home Grant Program.” The pilot program will offer cash grants (up to $5,000) to help veterans and their families relocate to West […]
Operation Welcome Home receives $15,000 from Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, makes plans for the new year
Operation Welcome Home was recently awarded a $15,000 grant by the Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust, a consistent supporter of the organization’s efforts to assist local veterans. […]
Morgantown business owner gives back to local vets
Veterans help veterans. That’s what Ziebart Morgantown owner Nick Lambie said when asked why he chose to participate in this year’s “Ziebart Gives Back” initiative which partnered […]
