Valley View Golf Course Needs Help
“Valley View Golf Course is at a crossroads,” said Jim Tompkins. Tompkins is chairman of a committee on an ambitious effort to save the local golf course from obscurity. Valley View, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year, is feeling its age. Combined with changes in the golf industry, theContinue Reading
Wardensville Friends of the Library Suggest Renovation Plans
Two Friends of the Wardensville Library, Angie Funk and Anne Kirk floated an idea for the renovation of the library to the Wardensville Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 15. “We want the library to be more family-friendly, more kid-friendly,” Funk said. “We want to talk with a contractor on howContinue Reading
Barr Sentenced to Prison for Assault and Drug Charges
Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Hardy County Prosecutor Lucas See said he didn’t dispute Larry Sherman’ characterization of his client Brandon Barr. “I don’t dispute he has a good family, he’s very smart and drugs ruined his life,” See said. Barr was sentenced to not less than one year andContinue Reading
South Branch Valley Drug Court Graduates Eight
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner The transformation is amazing. A Power Point presentation showing the mug shots of drug addicts and alcoholics and their subsequent journey in recovery through the South Branch Valley Drug Court program told the story. From sullen-faced, dead-eyed, sad human beings to smiling, healthy, clear-eyedContinue Reading
Livestock Farmers Impacted by Recent Droughts Can Apply for Assistance
West Virginia livestock farmers impacted by recent drought conditions may be eligible to apply for cost-share funding to help them purchase water tanks and fittings needed to provide their animals with water. Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency last week because of the prolonged shortage of rainfall inContinue Reading
Funkhouser Family Celebrates Birthdays with Community Service
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Ann and Mike Funkhouser have birthdays just days apart. So 10 years ago they decided to celebrate their birthdays with a community service project. “We would take a meal to the Salvation Army in Winchester,” Mike Funkhouser said. “It was really a family affair.Continue Reading
Cougars Thrash Tucker County During Homecoming Festivities
By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner The cats started the tango at homecoming with the Cougars taking a 40-0 halftime lead and Tucker County didn’t have the two-step response to the laissez-faire scoring approach as East Hardy danced to a 46-14 victory last Friday in Baker. The Mountain Lions took theContinue Reading
Moorefield Gains State Experience at Oglebay
By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner Swinging through the fog and chilly air kept the Yellow Jackets frosty at the WVSSAC state golf tournament held at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling last Tuesday and Wednesday before the temperatures and stroke level began to rise. Moorefield Golf entered the state tournament as theContinue Reading
East Hardy Spikes Lady Vikings
By Carl Holcomb Moorefield Examiner The Lady Cougars made the passes, sets and kills to squeeze past Class AA Petersburg in straight sets 25-22, 25-18 and 25-22 last Thursday in Baker. Petersburg started the opening set with a 3-nil advantage as Shayla Whiteman garnered two spikes and a block beforeContinue Reading
Northern Garrett Bests Jackets in Football
The Northern Garrett Huskies barked to a 33-nil shutout over Moorefield last Friday at Yellow Jacket Field. Northern Garrett converted a fourth down deep in the red zone for the first touchdown as Zach Hallenback connected with Isaac Bittinger dashing across the middle of the end zone at the 6:07Continue Reading
Colasessno Charged With Four Counts Including Hit and Run Causing Death
Adam Colasessano said he dropped his cell phone and reached down to the floorboards of his truck to pick it up. When he looked up, he was on the wrong side of the road and about to hit a tree. He said he didn’t know he had already hit someoneContinue Reading
Residents Object to Home for the Holidays
By Jean A. FlanaganMoorefield Examiner “While I commend the philanthropic intentions of the Ambulance Authority, I don’t think it’s a purpose or a function of this agency to transport people who are not in an emergency situation. I don’t think taxpayers should be forced to pay for this.” Mathias resident,Continue Reading
Gov. Justice Ends Statewide Ban on Outdoor Burning
Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, officially rescinding the recent statewide ban on all types of outdoor burning. This action comes after the state received sufficient rainfall over the past several days to warrant ending the outdoor burning ban. Standard fall burning season laws and regulationsContinue Reading
Born Learning Academy Celebrates Second Year
If you have a baby, toddler or pre-schooler at home, you and your whole family are invited to participate in the Born Learning Academy held once a month at Moorefield Elementary School. Janet Sisler and Shanda Walker presented information about the Born Learning Academy to the Hardy County Board ofContinue Reading
Commission Designates Oct. 9 Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Hardy County
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner In West Virginia this year, 1,450 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 290 will die from the disease. Early detection is the best way to prevent death from breast cancer. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Hardy County CommissionContinue Reading
Doug and Diana Coffman are Wardensville Fall Festival Royalty
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Doug and Diana Coffman are the 2019 Wardensville Fall Festival King and Queen. Diana was born and raised in Arkansaw and Doug moved to Wardensville when he was 2 years old. In 2003, they bought the Ka-Kac-Pon Restaurant and have been providing home-cooked foodContinue Reading
Gov. Justice Declares State of Emergency Due to Drought Conditions
On Thursday, Oct. 3, Gov. Jim Justice has declared a State of Emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused moderate drought conditions across much of the state and severe drought conditions in southern West Virginia. Statewide, over the past 90Continue Reading
County Planning Commission Sees Important Progress on Key Issues
By Lon Anderson Moorefield Examiner At the October meeting of the Hardy County Planning Commission held last week, Commissioners didn’t take a lot of actions, but did learn about significant progress on several key issues. First and foremost, County Planner Melissa Scott informed commissioners that just that morning, the CountyContinue Reading
Water Extension Projects Gets PSC Approval
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner “We’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” said Logan Moyers, executive director of the Hardy County Public Service District. Residents of Dover Hollow and Fort Run are another step closer to having public water service. The West Virginia Public Service CommissionContinue Reading
Jennifer Ours Williams One of WV Wonder Women
For the 6th year, West Virginia Living Magazine has honored West Virginia Wonder Women. This year Hardy County native, Jennifer Ours Williams is one of them. Williams graduated from Moorefield High School in 1984 and went on to get a Bachelors and a Masters degree from West Virginia University. SheContinue Reading