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Fort Gay Town Council approves resolutions, officer hiring
19+ hour, 31+ min ago (221+ words) waynecountynews. com Officer Ryan Morris, left, is sworn in by Police Chief Evan Wilson during the Fort Gay Town Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at town hall in Fort Gay. The Fort Gay Town Council meets for a regular…...
Conservation district supervisor candidates share goals
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (189+ words) waynecountynews. com Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. With the 2026 primary election approaching, the Wayne County News sent identical questionnaires to the two candidates for the nonpartisan Guyan Conservation District supervisor race to help Wayne County…...
This week in West Virginia history
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (189+ words) Samuel Starks was the first African American in the United States to serve as a state librarian when he was appointed to the position in 1901 by Gov. Albert Blakeslee White. Frontier scout and "long hunter" Simon Kenton was born April…...
Candidates withdraw from several races, write-in candidate files for Wayne mayoral race
2+ week, 2+ day ago (268+ words) waynecountynews. com The Wayne County Courthouse in Wayne is shown on Thursday, May 2, 2024, during the early voting period of the 2024 primary election. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. WAYNE " Some candidates have withdrawn and a write-in…...
Next public hearing set for Fort Gay CDBG grant application
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (253+ words) waynecountynews. com Wayne County News§ion=news', '3024', '4032')" title="Purchase image" >Buy Now Fort Gay's town hall is pictured on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, one of the early voting days for the Town of Fort Gay 2025 general town election. Click #isupportlocal for more…...
Fort Gay Police officers sworn in, chief gives updates, council grants requests
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (235+ words) waynecountynews. com Fort Gay Police Chief Evan Wilson, right, swears in officers, from left, Rowdy Kinser and Brandon Willis during the Fort Gay Town Council's regular meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at town hall in Fort Gay. Click #isupportlocal for more…...
Raylee's Law' fails for the 4th year in a row as 2026 legislative session ends
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (140+ words) waynecountynews. com House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, gavels in, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, the final day of the 2026 legislative session at the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston. State senators, including Sen. Tom Takubo, R-Kanawha (foreground, right), are shown, on Saturday, March…...
Ceredo Council approves first reading of garbage increase
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (231+ words) waynecountynews. com The Ceredo Town Council, and Ceredo Mayor Paul Billups, center, meet for a regular council meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at town hall in Ceredo; Council Member Bob Leslie was also present at the meeting, but came in a…...
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1+ mon, 1+ week ago (93+ words) waynecountynews. com Jaguars Stadium Renovation Update: How 2025 NFL Season Could Pile into Temp Homes Emergency Loans vs. Credit Cards: Choosing the Right Financial Help How Exclusive Game Titles Are Reshaping Player Retention and Loyalty 2025 NHL Playoffs Bracket: Schedules, Times, Scores,…...
Senate panel OKs recommendation for one-year moratorium of utility rate hikes
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) waynecountynews. com Senate Government Organization Committee Vice-chairman Jack Woodrum is shown on the Senate floor on Feb. 19, 2024. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. A proposed plan to pause all utility rate increases for one year lost…...