Mountain Messenger Newspaper

09/06/2026

Reunions

Hedrick/Shepherd 59th Family Reunion The 59th Hedrick/Shepherd Reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, starting at 12 noon at the Mount Vernon Church picnic shelter near Fort Spring, WV. Eating utensils and meat will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, a beverage, family pictures, and....

09/05/2026

Business After Hours

It’s that time of year - the fair is almost here! Come on out to Business After Hours on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the hospitality tent beside the Administration building at the State Fair of West Virginia. We’ll have lots of your fair food favorites! All Chamber members in ...

09/04/2026

DAR participates in Historical Society's recreation in front of Courthouse

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Governor Morrisey announces $14M investment to expand access to rural healthcare

Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an approximately $14 million investment through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand remote patient monitoring and virtual healthcare technology across West Virginia. The funding will help hospitals and healthcare providers dete...

09/01/2026

Secretary Warner calls on West Virginians to support flood cleanup and recovery efforts

WV Secretary of State Kris Warner issued the following message to business owners across central West Virginia. The email was distributed to businesses in 12 counties in an effort to provide assistance and resources for residents, communities, and business owners affected by recent flooding. Dear We...

08/31/2026

WV's Blue Envelope Program to support drivers and law enforcement

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08/30/2026

TriCity CEOS July meeting

Do you know how to safely make infused oils? Many of us have experienced dunking Italian bread in infused oils when we dined at a favorite restaurant. These infused oils can be made at home, but must be prepared using a 3% solution of citric acid and fresh herbs. Citric acid is not ascorbic acid [.....

08/29/2026

West Virginia host families needed for International Exchange Student Program

By Esteban Fernandez For Times West Virginian Before Tori Foster’s international exchange student arrives, Foster has a lot of work to do to get her home ready for her visitor. Part of the challenge is readying a room for someone Foster doesn’t quite know yet. It’s a balancing act, between mak...