Mineral News & Tribune

01/14/2026

It’s a season of growth for the young Frankfort Lady Falcons as they battle through a series of ups and downs. 🏀

Check out the scoring leaders and the full update on their recent matchups against Clear Spring and Hampshire:

SHORt GAP, W.Va. (WV News) — The Frankfort Lady Falcons keep dancing with the .500 mark, dipping below and rising above in a season mixed with ups and downs. In

01/14/2026

Keyser survives a battle at “The Coal Mine!” 🏀

The Lady Miners brought the energy early, but Keyser fought back in the second quarter to secure a 66-54 road win. Read the full game recap here:

FROSTBURG, Md. (WV News) — Mountain Ridge let favored Keyser know right out of the gate that they were going to defend “The Coal Mine” with maximum effort. Through a

01/14/2026

West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirms case of avian influenza in backyard flock in Greenbrier County:

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01/14/2026

Frankfort wrestling showed plenty of spirit but fell short against Southern and Northern while competing shorthanded. 🤼‍♂️

See the full results from the match in Accident, MD:

ACCIDENT, MD. (WV News) – As continues to be an unfortunate theme all year, Frankfort traveled to Northern High School to compete against host Northern and Southern not at full

01/14/2026

West Virginia health professionals are weighing in on the new dietary guidelines—and the challenges of implementing them in the state with the nation's highest obesity rate. 🍎🥩

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Following the release of new Dietary Guidelines for Americans by the Trump administration last week, West Virginia health professionals are weighing how the changes could affect public

01/14/2026

Keyser is headed to the State Duals! 🤼‍♂️

The Golden Tornado dominated on home mats to finish undefeated, with Moorefield also punching their ticket to the next round. Read the full match recap here:

KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) – On Saturday, the Keyser Golden Tornado had a golden opportunity, a chance to wrestle in front of a large and supportive home crowd for a

01/14/2026

The energy was electric as Keyser took the 54-22 wrestling win over Frankfort! 🤼‍♂️

Huge congrats to Owen Rotruck on his 150th career victory. Catch the highlights from this annual rivalry here:

SHORT GAP, W.Va. (WV News) – The energy, both on the mat and in the bleachers was palpable. It always is when Frankfort and Keyser do battle in their annual,

01/14/2026

Sen. Jim Justice has released a "First Year in the Senate" report, highlighting his transition from the WV Governor's mansion to D.C. 🏛️

Read his reflections:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., released a review of his actions during his first year in the Senate, framing his transition from the West Virginia governor’s mansion to

01/14/2026

As New Hampshire moves to end mandatory car inspections, West Virginians are asking if their own state will follow suit. 🚗💨

Will lawmakers try again in 2026? 🏛️🤔

Read the full report:

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — New Hampshire recently passed a law removing the state’s mandatory car inspection, leading some West Virginians to wonder if the state’s own inspection process is even necessary.

01/14/2026

The West Virginia House voted down an amendment to livestream and archive video for all committee meetings. 🗳️🚫 Del. Kayla Young’s push for increased transparency was rejected.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The members of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted down an amendment to a resolution Wednesday that would have required committee meetings to be broadcast via

01/14/2026

Congratulations to the 1,195 Shenandoah University students named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List! 🎓 Special shoutout to the local scholars from Moorefield, Keyser, and Capon Bridge for achieving a 3.5+ GPA.

See the full list of honorees:

WI******ER, VA. — Shenandoah University had 1,195 students earn a spot on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.

01/14/2026

Frostburg State University hosts the 7th Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival on Jan. 23-24! 🎭 Young artists in grades 6-12 can dive into workshops on musical theater, dance, and tech.

Register for this immersive weekend:

FROSTBURG, Md. — Frostburg State University’s Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will host the 7th Mountain Maryland Theatre Festival (MMTF) Jan. 23 and 24 at FSU’s Woodward D. Pealer