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
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined State health leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today for a virtual press briefing to once again update the public on the many precautionary measures being taken in the interest of protecting the public from the potential
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
On April 2, Mountaineer Journal and The Record Delta will premiere the second city election debate on Facebook, beginning at 6p. Qualifying candidates for mayor, city recorder, and city council have been invited to participate. The initial debate will take place on
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined State health officials and emergency response leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today, holding a press conference to update West Virginians on several precautionary measures that are being taken in the interest of protecting the
BUCKHANNON — According to public records from the Upshur County Clerk, Buckhannon City Council candidate Matthew Kerner (D) was delinquent in paying his child support payments, beginning in 2002. On March 5, 2002, the court ruled in favor of Cheryl Jean Coen
