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West Virginians warned about pause and funding issues with SNAP program

CHARLESTON — With the federal government shutdown showing no signs of ending in the short-term, the effects are now being felt by West Virginia’s most vulnerable populations. In a Facebook post Saturday, the West Virginia Department of Human Services said the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to begin after Oct. 16 would be delayed and SNAP benefits for November could also face delays. “Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS) has directed the West Virginia ...

Grand Vue Park hosts its first cycling association race

MOUNDSVILLE — Mountain bike enthusiasts headed to Grand Vue Park in droves for the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling Association Race on Sunday. The association is accredited by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association with the goal of providing an outlet for students in 6-12 ...

WLU names 2025 Wall of Honor inductees

WEST LIBERTY — West Liberty University has announced its 2025 inductees for the Wall of Honor. They include Kym Gable, Class of 1993; Mickey Marotti, Class of 1987; Joe Nolan, Class of 2008; and Denise Penz, Class of 1997. These four are being recognized for their outstanding achievements in journalism and philanthropy, strength and conditioning, data science, and banking, respectively. The Wall of Honor recognizes the outstanding achievements of West Liberty University alumni. This year’s class will be inducted at the President’s Recognition Dinner on Friday, Oct. 24, as part of ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

BELMONT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT At 9:49 p.m. Thursday, a caller reported that she was in a locked vehicle with her sister and a 6-year-old child at an address on Washington Street in Somerton, and a male known to her was driving a vehicle through the yard yelling at them. According to the report, this was deemed to be a civil matter and a verbal conflict only. At 9:33 p.m. Thursday, deputies responded to a need for an inmate at the Belmont County Jail to be transported to the hospital. One deputy went with an emergency medical service squad, and another deputy relieved him ...

Bulldogs celebrate great strides in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Exempted Village School District celebrated a plethora of accomplishments, starting with recognition of two Bulldogs students during the Oct. 15 board of education meeting. Bridgeport High School Principal Jack Fisher commended senior Jaki Threet, who is making ...

4T Farmstand offers local produce option for residents

BELMONT — 4T Farmstand is a self-serve food stand that was built on community trust. Located at 43879 National Road, the stand is open Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until it sells out. Although it’s in its infancy, only starting this past May, owner and operator Taylor ...