October 2026

Virginia Howell, age 90 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 in the Davis Medical Center.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Virginia Howell.  Condolences may be expressed to Read More

Patricia Ann “Pat” Corley, age 83 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Friday evening, October 9, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family and friends under the care of West Virginia Caring Hospice. Read More

Robert Lee “Bob” Harper, age 79, a resident of Alpena, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his home. Read More

Barrett Burch, age 51 years, a resident of Montrose, WV, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at his home following an extended illness.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be under the direction of the Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins for Barrett Burch.  The family Read More

Michael David “Juke” Mullenax age 71 years, a resident of Job, passed away September 30, 2026 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Read More

Sherlene Sue Rhea, age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family under the care of Mountain Hospice. Read More

Two people have been arrested following a multi-agency investigation into the sale of illicit THC products at tobacco and vape shops in Beckley. Read More

West Virginia’s community and technical college system has secured a $15 million federal Educational Opportunity Centers grant to expand access to higher education and career training statewide, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Sept. Read More

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced a $2 million grant Tuesday to modernize water infrastructure in Ohio County, targeting several long-standing needs in the county’s water system. Read More