09/25/2025
Delegate Trenton Barnhart delivered some good news during last week’s Pennsboro Council meeting.
Del. Barnhart, who represents Pleasants, Ritchie and southern Tyler counties, has been diligently working alongside Mayor Rogbert Riggs for the past few months to establish funding for the Pennsboro Sullivan Gym Project.
“I want to thank council and Mayor Riggs because there are a lot of things you all could be doing on a night like tonight, but you are here serving your community, paying it forward,” Del. Barnhart said.
“I have been so proud to stand beside you these last few years, trying to make all of the improvements a reality whether it be local infrastructure projects or other projects where we partnered together to see them come to fruition,” Del. Barnhart added.
The Sullivan Gymnasium Project consists of new siding, insulation and drywall for the facility while also renovating the locker room and restroom areas and adding essential equipment to the kitchen area.
Del. Barnhart was able to secure local economic enhancement dollars from the state from Governor’s Civil Contingency Fund.
“I am happy to say I do have a check today,” he reported.
Delegate Barnhart presented the city with a $5,000 check on behalf of Governor Patrick Morrissey. The funding was initially requested by the West Virginia House of Delegates.
The $5,000 donation will be one of the many pieces used in completing the estimated $110,000 project.
For the full story, please visit ritchiecountynews.com or pick up a copy of this week's edition of The Pennsboro News.
