While Hardy County has seen only a light flurry of snow so far this year, the Division of Highways has been preparing for the worst of winter weather for some time. “We start in October,” said Hardy County Assistant Supervisor Dorman Parker. “We mount the snow plows and cinder spreaders[Read More…]
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Council Approves Vehicle Trade, Special Event Request
By Hannah Heishman Moorefield Examiner The Moorefield Town Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19 began with a special event request from Jonathan Wiley, of Ted Shuttlesworth Evangelistic Association. He requested to use the Town Park from June 28 until July 3, with a few days to set up prior and[Read More…]
Moorefield Community Christmas Tree Lighting Scheduled
The Annual Moorefield Community Christmas Tree Lighting is set for [private]Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Moorefield parking lot across from the Hardy County Library. The celebration is hosted by the Moorefield Lions Club and the Hardy County Historical Society, and is sponsored by local businesses who give generously to help[Read More…]
Burned-Out Mathias Restaurant To Be Torn Down
By Lon AndersonMoorefield Examiner County Commissioner Jay Fansler delivered some great news to Hardy County’s Planning Commissioners at the Planning Commission’s monthly meeting on November 5—it was good news for both the County and residents of Mathias. The old, burned-out restaurant that sits prominently on the corner of State Route[Read More…]
Grant County Residents Sentenced for Drug Distribution
Melanie Lyn Outen, Ted Alexander Voss, and Michael Dean Smith, all of Petersburg, West Virginia, were sentenced today for their roles in a fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine distribution operation, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Outen, age 47, was sentenced to 125 months incarceration. She pled guilty to one count of[Read More…]
Forest Service to Conduct Controlled Burn
The Forest Service will onduct controlled burn in the Waites Run area of Hardy County, WV Today. This 22 acre controlled burn will take place in Waites Run located in Hardy County, West Virginia. The project boundary is adjacent to County Road 5/1 (Waites Run Road, and Capon Trail #1029.[Read More…]
Eastern To Present 2019 WV Ag Innovation Showcase
Giving middle and high school students the opportunity to explore agriculture innovations, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, Robert C. Byrd Institute, WV Department of Education and WV Department of Agriculture will present the 2019 WV Ag Innovation Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 21. “Agriculture is an important industry in[Read More…]
For Hardy County, National GIS Day Is Really Something To Celebrate
By Lon AndersonMoorefield Examiner Wednesday, Nov. 13, is National GIS Day, and for Hardy County that’s really something to celebrate. Hardy County is, after all, a state leader in the realm of GIS. What, you ask, is GIS and why is Hardy County at or near the head of the[Read More…]
Vehicles and Cats Dominate Moorefield Council Discussions
The Moorefield Police Department responded to 200 calls for service in October, made 24 felony and 73 misdemeanor arrests, and 137 combined traffic citations and warnings. They also charged two suspects and recovered all stolen items from two burglaries. “The guys did a real good job on those,” said Police[Read More…]
National Weather Service Debunks Woolly Bear Predictions
Even though it is widely believed that the woolly bear caterpillar can predict the upcoming winter’s severity, the truth is that this caterpillar can’t predict what Old Man Winter has in store for us in the upcoming winter. The woolly bear caterpillar’s coloring is based on how long the caterpillar[Read More…]
Gov. Justice Lifts State of Emergency as Drought Conditions Diminish
Gov. Jim Justice has issued a proclamation, officially ending the State of Emergency that had been in place statewide since last month due to drought conditions. The original State of Emergency declaration was made on Oct. 3, 2019 and applied in all 55 West Virginia counties. It was put in[Read More…]
Bill Introduced Will Provide Additional Corridor H Funding
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 optimistic[Read More…]
Two Held in Child’s Death
On Wednesday, Aug. 18, the Fraley Ambulance Services was summoned to 211 Second Street in the Misty Terrace Mobile Home Park for a child that had fallen. Moorefield Police units also responded to assist if needed. Upon arrival a male subject identifying himself as Carlos Ortiz Jr., the child’s father,[Read More…]
Examiner Contributor Displays Photographs
“Fall Fishing on Trout Pond” is just one of many award winning images by local photographer Lon Anderson that will be on display starting Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Gallery Place Art Gallery in Wardensville. Anderson has spent much of his life with a camera in hand, and his images[Read More…]
Moorefield Mulls Inspector Options
“We’ve been out of compliance since forever,” City Clerk Rick Freeman told the Moorefield Town Council at their meeting on October 15. “Our building inspector must be a licensed inspector,” Freeman said, adding that the position requires passing 11 different [private]tests. The Town’s current inspector is not licensed, and according[Read More…]
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 in[Read More…]
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 regulations[Read More…]
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 90[Read More…]
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 County[Read More…]
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. She[Read More…]