Harrisburg Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years for Using Local Business to Distribute Marijuana and Cocaine
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; December 24th, 2025 A Harrisburg man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison following his conviction for trafficking large quantities of marijuana and cocaine through a local business, according to an official release issued by the United States Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors stated that the defendant used a legitimate-appearing business…
Two Alleged Gang Members Charged in Murder of Sixteen-Year-Old Boy in the Bronx
New York, New York; December 24th, 2025 Federal prosecutors have charged two alleged members of a violent gang alliance in connection with the murder of a sixteen-year-old boy in the Bronx, according to an official announcement issued by the United States Department of Justice. The charges were filed in the Southern District of New York,…
Northeastern Governors Issue Joint Statement Supporting Offshore Wind Development
Albany, New York; December 23rd, 2025 A coordinated regional position on energy policy was set down this week as Kathy Hochul, Maura Healey, Ned Lamont, and Dan McKee released a joint statement affirming continued support for offshore wind development along the Northeast coast. The statement, issued through the Office of the Governor of New York,…
Pennsylvania Commits First State Investment to Neurodegenerative Disease Research in 2025-26 Budget
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; December 23rd, 2025 For years, families facing neurodegenerative disease have waited while research advanced unevenly, often dependent on private funding and federal grants that arrived slowly and selectively. This week, a different marker was set in Pennsylvania’s public record, as Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth’s first-ever state investment dedicated specifically to neurodegenerative disease…
Kentucky Logistics Footprint Expands as Stord Inc. Commits Major Investment in Hebron
Frankfort, Kentucky; December 23rd, 2025 A logistics facility already humming along the Ohio River corridor is set to grow larger and busier, as Andy Beshear announced that Stord Inc. will expand its operations in Hebron, marking a significant private-sector investment and a substantial increase in employment opportunities for Northern Kentucky. The announcement, issued through the…
Federal Operation Targets High-Risk Offenders as ICE Announces Arrests Across Ohio
Columbus, Ohio; December 23rd, 2025 Federal immigration authorities concluded a targeted enforcement effort in Ohio this week, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced the results of Operation Buckeye, an operation focused on identifying and arresting noncitizens with serious criminal convictions. According to the official ICE release, Operation Buckeye was conducted by Enforcement and Removal…
New York Attorney General Announces Conviction in Nursing Home Theft Case Involving Vulnerable Resident
Albany, New York; December 23rd, 2025 A case that unfolded quietly inside a nursing home room has now been brought to its formal conclusion, as Letitia James announced the conviction of a nursing home worker who stole more than $60,000 from an elderly resident, according to an official release from the Office of the New…
Maryland Transportation Leadership Shifts as Governor Moore Names New Acting Secretary
Annapolis, Maryland; December 22nd, 2025 From the Governor’s Office in Annapolis came a quiet but consequential change in Maryland’s executive branch, as Wes Moore designated Kathryn Thomson to step into the role of Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation, placing day-to-day stewardship of the state’s transportation network under interim leadership. The announcement, issued…
Governor Beshear Delivers Team Kentucky Update Highlighting Investment, Budget Outlook, Safety, and Cold Weather Response
Frankfort, Kentucky; December 22nd, 2025 In a wide-ranging update delivered from the seat of state government, Andy Beshear addressed the condition of the Commonwealth through an official statement issued by the Office of the Governor of Kentucky, outlining developments in economic investment, state finances, public safety, and emergency preparedness as the year draws toward its…
Alabama Creates New Advisory Group to Address Rural Health Access and Systemic Challenges
Montgomery, Alabama; December 23rd, 2025 A new effort aimed at reshaping healthcare delivery beyond Alabama’s urban centers took formal shape this week, as Kay Ivey signed an executive order establishing the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group, according to an official announcement released by the Office of the Governor of Alabama. The executive order establishes…
A State’s Honor in the Aftermath; Governor Morrisey Requests Purple Hearts for Guard Members Harmed in Washington Attack
Charleston, West Virginia; December 20th, 2025 In the quiet aftermath of violence, when the noise fades and the attention moves on, the responsibility to remember falls to those willing to act. This week, Governor Patrick Morrisey stepped into that space on behalf of West Virginia’s fallen and wounded. According to an official release from the…
A Small Pause at Year’s End; Governor Morrisey Extends Christmas Holiday for State Employees
Charleston, West Virginia; December 20th, 2025 As the final workdays of the year approach and offices across West Virginia begin to slow, Governor Patrick Morrisey moved to give state employees something increasingly rare in modern public service: time. According to an official announcement from the WV Office of the Governor, Governor Morrisey has granted state…
Clarksburg Water Board Awarded Work Zone Sign Package to Improve Highway and Worker Safety
Clarksburg, West Virginia; December 13th, 2025. The Clarksburg Water Board announced that it applied for and was awarded a Work Zone Sign Package valued at $3,500 through THE WEST VIRGINIA LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, a statewide safety initiative designed to improve conditions for roadway workers and motorists during active work zones. According to the Water…
Fairmont’s Hometown Holiday Celebration and Feast of the Seven Fishes Bring Community Together Downtown
Fairmont, West Virginia; December 13th, 2025 Downtown Fairmont welcomed residents and visitors this weekend as the Hometown Holiday Celebration and the Feast of the Seven Fishes officially opened, marking the start of a seasonal tradition centered on food, local vendors, and community gathering. The events are organized and hosted by Main Street Fairmont, which coordinates…
West Virginia Supreme Court Takes Direct Control of Vaccine Exemption Case With Statewide Implications
Charleston, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025 The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has formally granted a motion for direct review in a legal challenge involving school vaccination requirements and religious exemptions, assuming immediate jurisdiction over the case and removing it from the standard appellate path. By granting direct review, the Court has elected…
Upshur County Sheriff’s Department Releases October Activity Report Listing Arrests and Charges Across County
Buckhannon, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Department has released its October 2025 Monthly Activity Report, listing individuals charged during the month with a range of alleged offenses, according to an official document issued by the department’s Law Enforcement Division under the authority of Sheriff J.M. Coffman. The report, presented on official…
Winter Weather Advisories and Watches Posted for Parts of West Virginia, With Broader Cold and Snow Signals Across the Appalachian Belt
Charleston, West Virginia; December 12th, 2025. Federal weather forecasters have issued winter weather advisories and watches for portions of West Virginia heading into the weekend, while signaling a broader pattern of snow, mixed precipitation, and sharply colder temperatures affecting much of the Appalachian region, according to first-hand forecast products issued by the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…
Federal Court Sentences Hancock County Man To Seventy Eight Months For Methamphetamine Trafficking
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA; December 12thA resident of Hancock County has been sentenced to federal prison following a lengthy investigation and prosecution that traced the movement and distribution of methamphetamine within the Northern District of West Virginia. The official announcement from the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE reported that Lawrence James Reagan age forty of Weirton…
Saltzman Praises Guardians and Outlines Space Force Progress During Spacepower 2025
Arlington, Virginia; December 11th, 2025A formal communication issued by the UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE records that Chief of Space Operations General Chance Saltzman delivered an extensive address at Spacepower 2025, in which he praised the efforts of Guardians across the force and offered a detailed account of the Space Force’s ongoing modernization initiatives. His remarks,…
Upshur County Residents Alerted To False Jury Duty Calls After Sheriff Issues Warning
BUCKHANNON WEST VIRGINIA December 12thThe UPSHUR COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE issued a public notice that described a series of fraudulent calls circulating through the county in recent days. Several citizens reported receiving telephone calls in which the caller claimed that the individual had missed jury duty and now faced a citation or an arrest warrant. According…
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1,000,000,000 and Ties the Longest Draw Streak in the Game’s History
Charleston, WV, December 11th, 2025.A formal communication issued by POWERBALL, the Multi-State Lottery Association that operates the national drawing, confirms that the jackpot for the upcoming December 13th drawing has risen to $1,000,000,000, with a cash value of $461,300,000. This latest announcement establishes that Saturday’s drawing will mark the 42nd consecutive drawing in the current…
Frankfort Police Release Detailed Account of Kentucky State University Shooting; One Student Killed, Suspect Charged
Charleston, West Virginia, December 11th, 2025.An official communication issued by the FRANKFORT POLICE DEPARTMENT has provided the first full, authoritative account of the shooting that occurred on the campus of Kentucky State University on December 9th, and the department’s release now establishes the identity of the victim, the condition of the surviving student, the charges…
USDA Releases December Outlook On Winter Wheat, Soybeans, And Feed Grains As Part Of Scheduled Federal Market Reporting
Washington, D.C., December 11th, 2025.A new series of federal agricultural reports has been issued by THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, providing the December outlook for major crop conditions, projected supply levels, and updated assessments for winter wheat, soybeans, feed grains, and associated markets. These reports are published regularly by the department’s statistical and economic…
National Weather Service Issues Updated Winter Storm Guidance For Central Appalachia As Regional Systems Strengthen Into The Weekend
Washington, D.C., December 11th, 2025.A series of federal weather statements issued by THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE provides updated guidance for Central Appalachia as a developing winter system approaches the region. The advisory material, released across multiple forecast offices, records expected snowfall totals, timing windows, wind conditions, and the possibility of hazardous travel as colder air…
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Confirms More Than Four Hundred Thousand Dollars Awarded in Fall Grant Cycle
Parkersburg, West Virginia, December 11th, 2025.A detailed report issued by THE PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION has provided the first complete verified account of its most recent fall grant cycle, documenting a wide distribution of charitable support across the Mid Ohio Valley. The Foundation’s own public release confirms that 50 projects received funding and that the…
Teen sextortion case in Kanawha County prompts statewide push on online safety
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, December 11th, 2025. The death of 15 year old Nitro High School student Bryce Tate is now officially at the center of a broader statewide conversation about online sextortion, student mental health, and how West Virginia schools teach digital safety. According to a public press release from the KANAWHA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE,…
Downtown Dash Event Continues Morgantown’s Holiday Push To Strengthen Small Businesses
MORGANTOWN, WV, December 10th, 2025 Morgantown’s downtown business district is deep into its holiday retail season, and one event in particular has become a centerpiece of the city’s broader effort to keep foot traffic flowing through locally owned shops. The Downtown Dash, created and organized by MAIN STREET MORGANTOWN under the umbrella of the MORGANTOWN…
USSF Combat Forces Command Leadership Conducts Extensive Readiness Review at Buckley Space Force Base
Arlington, VA; December 10th, 2025 Senior leadership from the United States Space Force Combat Forces Command completed a comprehensive visit to Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado; the visit was confirmed by THE UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE, which reported that commanders arrived with a clear intent: observe operational conditions directly, verify readiness standards across the…
President Trump Declares “America Is Back” During Pennsylvania Rally as White House Outlines Early Economic Gains
WASHINGTON, DC, December 10thThe WHITE HOUSE released an official summary of President Donald J. Trump’s return to Pennsylvania, presenting the speech as a defining moment in what the Administration describes as the nation’s renewed economic direction. The event took place at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, where the President addressed a full…
West Virginia Officials Warn Businesses About Unofficial Annual Report Mailers
CHARLESTON, WV, December 10thThe WEST VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF STATE issued a formal warning to business owners today, noting that a new wave of unofficial annual report solicitations has spread across the state; these documents resemble government correspondence, and they request payments for services that the state offers directly for a standard fee of 25. The…
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