Hardy County Confirms First COVID-19 Case
The Hardy County Health Department and Hardy County Office of Emergency Management announced one positive cases of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Hardy County. The patient has been on quarantine since arriving home to Hardy County and has been fully cooperative in following proper protocol to protect their neighbors andContinue Reading
Hardy County Schools Adapting To Changing COVID-19 Landscape
“There will definitely be a graduation. It may not be when we’ve scheduled it to happen, but there will be a graduation.” Hardy County Schools Superintendent Sheena VanMeter was adamant – seniors in the county will have a graduation ceremony. “Seniors will get their diplomas on time,” she said. “ThereContinue Reading
Michael Demands Proof Concerning Floodplain Ordinance, State Official Responds with Threat of Non-Compliance
By Lon Anderson Moorefield Examiner It was March 3 when County Planner and Flood Plain Manager, Melissa Scott sat before a meeting of the County Commission and explained that they needed to adopt an updated Flood Plain Ordinance. That was when Commission President Harold Michael began his harangue and demandedContinue Reading
Three Enter Pleas in Circuit Court
Three people indicted on felony charges, entered guilty pleas on Friday, March 20 in Hardy County Circuit Court. They include: Donald R. Whiteman, 39, of Moorefield pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful assault. He was originally charged with one count of malicious assault. According to court documents, Whiteman cameContinue Reading
Hardy County Seniors Need Help
The Hardy County Senior Center normally provides a nutritious lunch for residents over the age of 60. The Hardy County Committee on Aging also delivers meals to homebound seniors and homemaker aids go into homes to help with cooking, cleaning and other tasks. However, as a result of the coronavirusContinue Reading
Wolfe Howls Among The Elite Pack of Racers
If a fan blinks, there is a chance to miss the lightning speed of Wolfe Racing’s Camaro in one of the National Hot Rod Association Pro Modified series events as the parachute zips open ending the five seconds of horsepower driven excitement on a quarter mile track. “I don’t haveContinue Reading
Local Updates and Changes in Response to COVID-19
Updated 3-31-20 Hardy County Schools are closed until Monday, April 20. Meals are available for pickup at Moorefield Elementary and East Hardy Early Middle schools from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily. Please contact your child’s school if you need additional support. Hardy County Schools stands ready to assist inContinue Reading
Foot Traffic Limited at County Courthouse
Updated 3-31-20 In an effort to protect employees and the general public, the Hardy County Commission voted on Tuesday to limit foot traffic inside the Hardy County Courthouse. The commission met in special session on March 24 and voted to approve a Limited Access Plan, effective immediately. “There are certainContinue Reading
Sheriff’s Dept.Announces Changes to Procedures
Please follow Hardy County E-911 and the Hardy County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for updates. We will also give updates via the Moorefield Examiner and WELD. Area Law Enforcement is committed to keeping the rule of law and peace during these challenging times. To maintain effective emergency services, Hardy CountyContinue Reading
Commission Issues State of Preparedness Resolution
The Hardy County Commission met in special session on Wednesday, March 18 to declare a State of Preparedness and authorize the Office of Emergency Management to “mobilize appropriate personnel and resources as necessary to respond if an Emergency Declaration is declared by the State of West Virginia.” According to PaulContinue Reading
COVID-19, Budget Are on Town’s Agenda
COVID-19 was the first topic at the March 17 Moorefield Town Council meeting. “Right now, we’re operating as normal,” Moorefield Police Department Chief Stephen Riggleman said, adding that officers are using nitirile gloves, washing hands, and disinfecting gear and vehicle interiors. Riggleman said that there likely would be no municipalContinue Reading
Colasessano Pleads Guilty
Barbara Eaton doesn’t like the word “accident.” “This was not an accident,” she said. “This could have been prevented.” Eaton’s sister, Genevieve “Jenny” Eaton, 65, was killed on Labor Day 2019 while riding her bicycle on the South Fork River Bridge in Moorefield. Adam P. Colasessano, 40, of Moorefield, pleadedContinue Reading
Moorefield Baseball Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
East Hardy Baseball Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
Moorefield Track Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
East Hardy Track Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
Moorefield Tennis Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
Moorefield Softball Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
East Hardy Softball Preview
As of press time, high school springs sports events and practices had been postponed until April 10. That announcement came as the finishing touches were being put on the Spring Sports preview. We have decided publish these previews in order to highlight Hardy County’s high school athletes, should no opportunityContinue Reading
County Planner Melissa Scott Moves On, Leaves the County in Far Better Place
By Lon AndersonMoorefield Examiner “Land use planning is just hard—it’s especially hard for the volunteers who serve on the Planning Commission to balance the choices—often very hard choices,” according to Melissa Scott. “But they have done it here in Hardy County. They have done what they should do, and theContinue Reading
