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Local Candidates Set for 2020 Election
2020-01-28
The period for filing to run for public office ended Saturday, Jan. 25, at midnight, and the slate of candidates are set for the 2020 election. Locally, nine fewer people filed for public office than the last presidential primary election in 2016, but the West Virginia Secretary of State reportsContinue Reading
Ambulance Authority Expresses Uncertainty in Response to County Commission’s Proposals
2020-01-28
By Lon Anderson Moorefield Examiner Confusion over the recent actions and discussions of the County Commissioners concerning the ambulance service seemed to dominate the January meeting of the Hardy County Emergency Ambulance Authority at its meeting in Baker on January 15. Just a week before the HCEAA meeting, the PresidentContinue Reading
Petersburg Storage Fire Leads to Arrest of Hardy County Couple
2020-01-14
A Hardy County couple has been arrested and charged in connection to a suspicious fire at a Petersburg storage facility last month. Hunter Todd Largent and Marci Lyn Largent surrendered to authorities on Jan. 5. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office (WVSFMO) said the pair were each charged with second-degree arson,Continue Reading
Secretary of State Announces Candidate Filing Period
2020-01-07
Updated 1/26/2020 at 2:30 p.m. Local candidates who have officially filed for office: Hardy County CommissionerTyler Bradfield (R)Steve Schetrom (R)Greg Greenwalt (D) Hardy County AssessorJim Wratchford (D) Hardy Prosecuting AttorneyLucas See (D) Hardy County SheriffSteven Dawson (R)Alicia Sanders (D) Hardy County Magistrate (D1) Non PartisanCraig Hose Hardy County Magistrate (D2)Continue Reading
Delegate Isaac Sponaugle Seeks Attorney General’s Office
2019-12-18
Delegate Isaac Sponaugle announced that he is a candidate for Attorney General of West Virginia. “I’ve worked hard during my legislative career fighting for all West Virginians,” Sponaugle said. “I’ve sponsored and supported bills that have become law, which benefit the working people of this state. Likewise, I have foughtContinue Reading
Wildcats Extract Vengeance Against Moorefield in 26-7 Football Playoff Victory
2019-11-19
The last time Moorefield and Pendleton County met in the playoffs, it was Pendleton’s inaugural year as a school. The Yellow Jackets were in the thick of their late-90s dynasty years and handily defeated the Wildcats in the 1998 semifinals 39-6 in late November 1998. This year was different asContinue Reading
Bill Introduced Will Provide Additional Corridor H Funding
2019-11-05
Congressman Alex X. Mooney (WV-02) introduced H.R. 4896, Advancing Infrastructure Development in Appalachia Act or the AID in Appalachia Act. Senator Shelley Moore Capito introduced the companion Senate bill S. 2271 on July 25, 2019. “Finishing the final stretch of Corridor H is a top priority and I am optimisticContinue Reading
East Hardy Double Reverse Can’t Reverse Score in Final Minutes Against Wildcats
2019-10-29
It was a defensive slug fest in Franklin last Friday as the East Hardy Cougars held their own against the unbeaten Wildcats of Pendleton County. After a scoreless first quarter, East Hardy was first on the board with 4:04 left in the half. A missed extra point left the scoreContinue Reading
Livestock Farmers Impacted by Recent Droughts Can Apply for Assistance
2019-10-15
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
Gov. Justice Ends Statewide Ban on Outdoor Burning
2019-10-10
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
HardyTel, Capon Valley Bank Paying Student Admissions To Hardy Bowl
2019-10-01
Hardy Telecommunications and Capon Valley Bank together will offer free admission to all Hardy County K-12 students for the upcoming Hardy Bowl high school football game featuring Moorefield at East Hardy. Hardy Telecommunications and Capon Valley Bank are teaming up to pay for any student tickets for the October 18Continue Reading
Oct. 2 Edition Available Now
2019-10-01
2018 Hardy County General Election Results
2018-11-07
Unofficial Results U.S. Senate Patrick Morrisey — 2,460 Joe Manchin, III — 1,870 U.S. House of Representatives Alex Mooney — 2,855 Talley Sergent — 1,418 State Senate Dave Sypolt — 2,755 Stephanie Zucker — 1,613 House of Delegates (Including Pendleton County) Jon Hof — 2,292 (+726) = 3,018 Isaac SponaugleContinue Reading
Moorefield Selected to Participate in Community Revitalization Program
2018-09-06
Community members from Moorefield were selected to participate in the West Virginia Community Development Hub’s (The Hub) Cultivate WV program. Cultivate WV helps towns get started on their journey of creating an engaged, revitalized community. Residents of Moorefield participated in a competitive process to be selected for this opportunity. TheyContinue Reading
East Hardy Graduate Finds Lost WWII Ship
2018-05-30
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Richard Hulver seemed destined for a career in military history. His father, Terry Hulver, was a high school history teacher and his grandfather, Allen Barb was a tank commander in the Korean War. “I’ve always had a deep interest in history, particularly military history,”Continue Reading
Williams Sentences Felons
2018-05-30
By Jean A. Flanagan Moorefield Examiner Jonathan L. Dove, 36, of Wardensville will spend two years in prison and five years on probation after his release. He pleaded guilty to two counts of wanton endangerment involving a firearm in March and was sentenced by Hardy County Circuit Judge C. CarterContinue Reading
Survivalist Ranch Dominates Planning Commission Meeting
2018-05-30
By Lon Anderson Moorefield Examiner Fortitude Ranch, a survivalist community in Lost River, recently came to the attention of local residents when it held an open house in April and promoted itself with videos on Facebook. Concerned citizens then contacted the Hardy County Planning Commission which added the ranch toContinue Reading
Unofficial Election Results
2018-05-09
2018 Primary Results for Hardy County All precincts reporting Family Court Judge Jeff Roth – 663 Jeff Weatherholt – 812 William Judy – 609 John Ours – 317 Jonie Nelson – 283 Board of Education Steve Smith – 471 Melvin Shook – 1,173 Lisa Whetzel – 836 Doug Hines –Continue Reading
