Editor-in-Chief, Mountaineer Journal
BUCKHANNON — In an exclusive report, Mountaineer Journal has obtained documentation confirming that Buckhannon City Council Candidate and Upshur County Democratic Party Chairman Matthew Aaron Kerner has been arrested for “brandishing a deadly weapon” and being a “prohibited person possessing deadly firearms.”
BUCKHANNON — On Tuesday, Asad Derya Khan admitted on his local web show, The Pros and Khans, that he was creating content for The Buckhannon Rag. Additionally, Mountaineer Journal has obtained solid documentation disclosing that Dr. Ali Khan, a local podcast host
CHARLESTON — On Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Primary will be moved 27 days to June 9, 2020. This action was made after bipartisan pressure was placed on the Governor to delay the primary due to the Chronavirus
In an exclusive interview with Mountaineer Journal, Fmr. Sen. Robert Karnes (R-11) discussed the COVID-19 outbreak and West Virginia’s response. Karnes stated that the public needs to remain calm, but be willing to help others in need as we continue to experience
CHARLESTON — On Monday, Gov. Jim Justice issued a “stay-at-home” order, urging all West Virginians to stay home avoiding non-essential travel. This order closes all non-medically related businesses and stores that sell produce. “I have issued a ‘stay at home’ order for
BUCKHANNON — On Thursday, Mayor David McCauley and 5 members of city council voted to purchase the old Chase Bank drive-thru lot for $200,000. Ordinance 443 authorized the City of Buckhannon to purchase the 1.032-acre lot at 15 Madison Street from Citizens
BUCKHANNON — On Friday, the Upshur County Commission issued a proclamation declaring Upshur County in a “state of emergency.” “Local government has the responsibility to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to mitigate the effects of such even. The Upshur
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed that he believes an economic recession will take place as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States. “The coronavirus is slowing our economy to a near standstill and we are
CHARLESTON — On Wednesday, Gov. Jim Justice signed an executive order closing all gyms, health clubs, fitness centers, and similar recreational businesses to combat the coronavirus pandemic. This includes locations where the general public tends to gather for recreation, sport, or similar
BUCKHANNON — On Tuesday, The West Virginia Strawberry Festival announced that they have postponed all festival activities to next year, 2021. In a press release, WVSF President Sandra Bennett expressed that they are acting in response to “CDC guidelines” in relation to
