Formal Declaration of WV Election Results to Take Place on Wednesday

Donna Jean Marteney, 79, of Buckhannon, died March 18, 2026, at her home. She was active in Sand Run Baptist Church, TOPS, and the Buckhannon Women’s Club, and loved family time, reading, and church activities.

A water line break is impacting Cooper Street and nearby areas in Buckhannon, with crews on site working to restore service; the city’s transfer station is also closed for repairs.

Buckhannon City Council is finalizing a balanced $7.6M budget for fiscal year 2026-27 ahead of a vote expected on Thursday, March 19.

West Virginia State Parks Foundation named winners of its winter “Mountains Are Always Free” photo contest after hundreds of entries from in-state and beyond.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced DoHS Secretary Alex Mayer will leave March 15, 2026, for the private sector. Deputy Secretary Christina Mullins, a mental health and substance use leader since 2022, will serve as acting secretary.

WVU Extension Fire Service secured another five-year Pro Board accreditation, remaining West Virginia’s only fire service training program with the nationally recognized certification.