The face fly is a tough-to-manage pest of pastured cattle. In addition to the irritation it causes while feeding, this fly can play a major ro…
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It has been well over a year or more since I have tried to write a weekly “Pat’s Chat” which many of you said you had enjoyed. I am slowly ret…
Downtown areas like Weston used to be the center of everything. Whether it was furniture, food, hardware, haircuts, or shoes one could find ev…
As the nation marks National Police Week, it is an excellent time to pause to thank those officers in North Central West Virginia who serve to…
A couple of weeks ago, the lead editorial of the Weston Democrat began with the headline; Biden must come to the table before it’s too late. I…
My son hit a home run in his baseball game the other night. I had a conflict but knowing I could go to the game and watch my son and catch up …
We’re getting into tick season in West Virginia, and we’re not just talking about dangers to your cats and dogs. We, too, are at risk. The ris…
Now that it has warmed up, carpenter bees are very active. These beneficial pollinators are intimidating. Also, they can cause considerable st…
Regardless of the size and scope of your operation or your preferred time of year to calve, there is little economic justification for a lengt…
In a state that is home to a number of international companies, including Japanese automaker Toyota’s plant in Putnam County, West Virginians …
There is a feral cat problem in Weston that most of us are aware of by now. However, this leads to more questions about animal control and our…
Something appears to be rotten in West Virginia law enforcement. Or, perhaps, outside investigators and other law enforcement organizations ar…
As cattle are being turned out on pasture, it is worth reviewing the value of rotating your pastures. Research has demonstrated that some sort…
I grew up in Southern West Virginia in a small town named St. Albans (it’s about 30 minutes south of Charleston, West Virginia). My MawMaw and…
So many smiling, happy faces were shared between our kids in this county this past weekend. Beginning with elementary school dances and ending…
The state’s teacher shortage is not going away on its own. We’re going to have to come up with ways to add more teachers, and one program by t…
When I began looking for photos of Bob Stultz for the Citizen of the Year article in our Economic Update, I realized there were not many. With…
The week of April 24-27, the City of Weston will conduct its annual citywide cleanup. Citizens are encouraged to call the Weston Municipal Bui…
Gardening season is upon us. Although it may be a bit risky to plant warm season crops, season crops such as radishes, turnips, onions, cabbag…
Judging by opinion polls, Donald Trump looks to be the overwhelming favorite for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, while Florida Go…
A Stockmanship School will be held at Jackson’s Mill on April 17, 2023 at Jackson’s Mill, at the Multipurpose Building. This program is one of…
If you build it, they will come. Good luck getting a government permit to build it.
Today is the day, we think, that the Board of Education is going to hire a new superintendent. Nine candidates applied and interviews have bee…
Even before spring flowers pop up in our yards, orange cones appear on roadways. Crews are busy repairing our highways and city streets. So I …
Students at Lewis County High School got a glimpse of the future the other day, and for some, it was not altogether pleasant. They found that …
The Asian longhorn tick is native to East Asia and was first found in the US in 2017 in sheep. This tick is very small, the size of the tip of a pen.
I attended the opening of the Mountaineer Military Museum on Saturday, which is now in its 20th year of operation. The museum has been in West…
Livability — it’s a word I didn’t use or even understand before I took my job as director of the Lewis County Economic Development Authority. …
America is fast approaching another needless emergency —the raising of the national debt ceiling. This impending crisis isn’t an accident but …
Law enforcement agencies in West Virginia are targeting texting and distracted driving this week. With the advent of smartphones, it has becom…
I attended the Mr. Shamrock and Miss Lass Pageant at Lewis County High School on Sunday. This annual event is sponsored by National Honor Soci…
Next Wednesday, March 29, is a special day for me to remember and for all of our citizens. On that day, at about 11 o’clock, the last combat v…
We’ve written in recent years about the staffing shortages at many community hospitals, and it would appear that the situation is no different…
The 33rd annual West Virginia Beef Expo will be held at Jackson’s Mill April 6-8. This event is one of the largest beef cattle activities in t…
Like many Americans, I was pleased when I heard President Biden in his State of the Union address call for supporting Medicare. The health of …
It’s a case of simple biology.
Honey bees don’t get nearly enough credit. They spend their entire lives working for us and so many spend so much of their lives killing them.…
Great jobs, abundant opportunities and new industries are finding a welcoming home in West Virginia. On a regional, national and international…
Late winter, or just before bud swell in the spring, is the best time to give your fruit trees and small fruit plants (grapes, blueberries, br…
I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the soft opening of IHOP in Jane Lew on Sunday, and I was impressed. The service, food, and atmosp…
We have often talked of Lewis County’s successes and the potential for even more, and we’re excited to see the City of Weston and Lewis County…
A reminder that this Thursday, March 16, we will be conducting breeding soundness exams for bulls at the Multipurpose Building on the airstrip…
European conflict, global crises, persistent inflation, rising energy prices, and the fear of a coming recession have placed America and the w…
West Virginia’s One Stop Business Center (WV One Stop) is proud to announce its fifth anniversary of empowering business growth in the Mountai…
We are excited to see what comes out of Lewis and Upshur counties teaming up to be part of the Appalachian Gateway Communities Initiative, whi…
I appreciate the City of Weston in their desire to recognize the accomplishments of our students in Lewis County. Recently, students from elem…
For most Americans, a secure retirement is the ultimate goal. It is something we work towards, diligently save and plan for in the hopes that …
There are tremendous benefits to pruning fruit trees. The mistake most people make is waiting four or five years after new plants are set out …
As I made my way into Roanoke Elementary School the other night, I was greeted by the sweetest faces. They greeted me, and others attending th…
Sadly, many people in West Virginia have a hard time making ends meet. Utility bills are a necessity that everyone must fit into the budget. I…
The Museum of American Glass, located at 230 Main Avenue in Weston, hosted our 8th annual Chocolate Lover’s Feast on Saturday, February 11, 20…
Veteran hockey player Jonathan Toews is a 34-year-old forward for the Chicago Blackhawks. He is 34 and is in great physical condition, as you …
It is astounding the degree to which we continue to let down those who were willing to give their lives for us through service in the military.
During World War II, the Allies started planning for the postwar era before victory was anywhere in sight. One year into Ukraine’s struggle ag…
Over the past 10 years since it was first implemented in a West Virginia elementary school in Charleston, the “Handle with Care” initiative ha…
Coming up in March, we will be conducting breeding soundness exams for bulls on March 16, at the Multipurpose Building on the airstrip grounds…
It’s getting close to the Irish Spring Festival, and I am so excited. Now in its 41st year, the festival will again host its flag raising cere…
West Virginia’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended at the beginning of this year. President Joe Biden has announced the national public health …
WASHINGTON — When the 1996 presidential campaign approached, Bill Clinton faced an uphill struggle to win a second term. His biggest legislati…
The Lewis County Board of Education faces some tough decisions in the future, including the selection of a new superintendent with the announc…
The WVU Extension Service will host an educational dinner meeting on March 7. It will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the West Milford …
Legal advertising in community newspapers gives local residents advance “public notice” of action our state legislators and other government o…
There are so many ways to get from Point A to Point B, no matter what the issue. Usually, the most popular the path of least resistance is wha…
You may have heard about the FirstEnergy bribery scandal in Ohio. Federal prosecutors have accused the former speaker of the Ohio House of Rep…
West Virginia has long led the nation in an important public health measure: school-age immunization rates. West Virginia has one of the most …
As the drug epidemic continues to plague our nation, policymakers struggle to implement real solutions to ending the crisis.
As the drug epidemic continues to plague our nation, policymakers struggle to implement real solutions to ending the crisis.
When I moved out of state several years ago, it was interesting to meet others who had left West Virginia. Reasons varied only a little, with …
Vandalia Health System, made up of Charleston Area Medical Center Health System and Mon Health System, has nine hospitals (plus 3 affiliated h…
I am writing to thank Weston-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
If you have mostly grass in your pastures and hayfields, they can be improved by the addition of legumes. Legumes help to boost the protein an…
I have no talent or skill when it comes to technology. I can do what I need to do and I am perfectly okay with that. Those who are skilled in …
As the West Virginia Legislature continues work during its 60-day regular session, there will be a great number of bills introduced, many of w…
There are several things on the horizon for Lewis County Schools, and they all could be good things if handled as they should be. The first is…
Here we are quickly barreling towards the end of the first month of 2023. Within Weston city government, we are using the winter months to reg…
We applaud the Lewis County Board of Education for its decision to return fifth-grade students to elementary schools beginning next school year.
This month’s extended fight over the House speakership confirms once again that America’s two major parties don’t operate as mirror images of …
A grazing school for North Central West Virginia is planned for February 3-4 in Barbour County and is open to livestock farmers in North Centr…
The City of Buckhannon, much like the rest of West Virginia, has a lot to offer. Unique restaurants, an active downtown and entertainment opti…
Local government is talking about the A word again. No, not that A word, the other one: Annexation. It’s about time, too. The subject was brou…
We pause today to honor those members of the Lewis County Honor Guard who make time to be part of an effort to honor those who served in the m…
Last week, the Dominion Post in Morgantown inexplicably attacked my gubernatorial campaign announcement where I said the Governor of West Virg…
It was a good week for good ideas here in Lewis County. Two, though, deserve some attention — holding landlords responsible for tenants who vi…
After almost two years in office, President Biden has said he is finally going to visit our southern border. This checks a box, but it doesn’t…
As we watched the drama and foolishness play out in the U.S. House of Representatives this past week, we found some solace in the knowledge th…
It has been a long time since I’ve made a New Year’s Resolution, mostly due to the fact that I, like many people, can’t stick to it. It really…
In recent years, we have come to the conclusion that mental health care is an essential component of a child’s education. There are many reaso…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A summer day camp designed to help kids develop resiliency and healthy social-emotional skills returns to five northcentral West Virginia counties this summer. Camp Mindful Warriors, a program presented by the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute’s …
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