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BUCKHANNON — On Thursday, Shelia Sines (R) released a statement calling for unity, expressing that our leaders must “represent Buckhannon as a whole” and avoid creating “destructive policies out of personal animus for the selected majority.” On December 20, Sines filed pre-candidacy
BUCKHANNON — A Governor’s Inn was once the home of the second governor of West Virginia. Gov. Daniel D. T. Farnsworth built the house, following his gubernatorial tenure, and resided there until his passing in 1892. In 2015, the house was acquired
BUCKHANNON — In an exclusive interview, Shelia Sines told Mountaineer Journal that she is “strongly considering” a municipal run for Buckhannon City Council in 2020. “I have been strongly considering throwing my hat in the ring for City Council for a few
ALEXANDRIA, VA — While on the campaign trail in Alexandria, Virginia, Michael Bloomberg pledged to shut down all remaining 251 coal plants across the nation. Approximately 7 coal-fired power plants exist in West Virginia, with the Mountain State serving as the second-largest
TENNERTON — On Wednesday, Upshur County Public Library Board President Dennis Xander walked out of the directors’ meeting, after the public demanded a response to controversial LGBT children’s books that are presently under review. Dozens of Upshur County residents filled the board
CHARLESTON – Senate President Mitch Carmichael (R-4) has announced that Sen. Bill Hamilton (R-11) was selected to serve as the Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. Hamilton will replace Sen. Mark Maynard (R-6), who has a new role serving as the Chairman
TENNERTON — The Upshur County Public Library Board is scheduled to review a controversial book that promotes homosexuality to children, after an elementary school student discovered the book last week. Prince and Knight, authored by Daniel Haack, features two homosexual men and their
On Monday, Don Blankenship announced that he is a candidate for the Constitution Party nomination for President of the United States. Blankenship’s campaign expressed that the announcement was made on Veterans Day to “make his announcement in recognition of America’s Veterans.” He also
Mountaineer Journal has developed a strong reputation not only for reporting community events, but also engaging in investigative journalism. We have faithfully kept our readers informed on various newsworthy community issues that our local competitors neglected to report. This is why we
CHARLESTON, WV — Del. Sharon Malcolm (R-39) has died at the age of 72. According to the Associated Press, her campaign manager Emmett Hedrick expressed that Malcolm was found around noon on Monday after she passed away in her sleep. Emmett did
