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Democrats say party ‘not finished’ in West Virginia

WHEELING — The Democratic Party — both nationally and in West Virginia — is still alive, but it needs to do a better job attracting voters in rural areas if it is going to have a chance in winning future elections, says West Virginia Democratic Party Chairman Mike Pushkin. Pushkin, also a member of the state House of Delegates representing Kanawha County, discussed the path Democrats next must take after overall crushing losses in this week’s general election. Contests saw Democrats lose not just the presidency and all statewide offices in West Virginia but also seats in both ...

REBECCA TOMICH

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, sister, friend, and overall exceptional human being, Rebecca Jean Tomich. After a 3-year battle with cancer, Rebecca passed peacefully at Liza’s Place surrounded by family on November 6th, 2024. Rebecca was ...

RICHARD WORKMAN

Richard David Workman, (Rick), 74, of Bellaire, OH passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at his home. He was born May 19, 1950, in Bellaire, OH, a son of the late David William Workman and Zelda Mae Winzenreid Workman. Rick was a retired employee of the Shadyside Mayflower Stamping Plant. He was a member of the Belmont United Presbyterian Church, Phi Theta Pi Business Fraternity, Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, Eastern Ohio Shorthorn Breeders’ Association, an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, a 1968 graduate of Bellaire High School and was a United States Army Veteran. Rick ...

JOYCE CARSON

Joyce Hammock Carson peacefully departed to Heaven on November 3, 2024, to forever be in the Presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was 93 and most recently from Pittsburgh, PA. Joyce Cooley Hammock was born September 21, 1931 in Front Royal, VA to Millie and Statton Hammock, who ...

CHESTER BURLENSKI JR.

Chester (Bob) Burlenski, Jr., of Adena formerly of Lafferty passed away peacefully at Forest Hill, St. Clairsville, Ohio on November 1, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1937. He was the oldest child of the late Chester Burlenski, Sr. and Katherine (Androna) Burlenski. Chester, or Bob as ...

JEFFREY LOFTON

Jeffrey Chris Lofton, 41, died Nov. 1, 2024. Visitation 11/8 from 5-8pm and 11/9 from 11-12pm, service at 12pm. Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Home, Bellaire, Ohio.