The West Virginia Ramp

Ramps

Ah, the smell of ramps is in the air. The ramp is what some would say a little bit on the odorous side. Let’s just say if you are going on a first date it might not be a good idea to eat ramps the day before. Richwood has been called the ramp capital of [...]

Nature’s spring palate in Hampshire County

If you’ve done any traveling at all recently, then you most certainly realize that it’s calving time in Hampshire County. It’s a beautiful site to see those little heads peeking out behind their mommas in the newly greened pastures. Another treat from nature is the appearance of the spring daffodils and crocuses. Add to that [...]

Everybody wants to win

Who doesn’t want to win a state championship? A couple of weeks ago at the dinner that brought the 1949 Romney High football team into the new Hampshire County Athletic Hall of Fame, current Hampshire football coach Darren Grace made just that point. “Winning a state championship is every high school team’s dream,” he said. [...]

Holding His Hand

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One fall day in Guthrie, Okla., Glenda Porter was preparing to call her younger sister to wish her a happy birthday. But before she could dial the number, her phone rang. It was Angie, the wife of her son, Sgt. Rusty Dunagan, who was deployed to an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. “She asked me [...]

Auctions – 3-16-11

3-14-11 Governor announces new state police superintendent

CHARLESTON — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has announced the appointment of Carl Robert “Jay” Smithers to serve as superintendent of the West Virginia State Police. Smithers assumes responsibility effective March 16 following the retirement of Col. Timothy S. Pack. “I have known Jay for a number of years and am pleased he has accepted the [...]

3-11-11 Keep an eye out for potential charity scams following earthquake and tsunami

Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant is reminding citizens to watch for potential charity scams following the earthquake in Japan and the following tsunami that struck Hawaii and the West Coast. The Secretary of State’s Office maintains an online searchable database of every charity licensed to solicit donations from West [...]

3-11-11 Flood Safety tips from the Hampshire County Planning office

Do not walk trough flowing water.  Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths, mostly during flash floods.  Currents can be deceptive; six inches of water can knock you off your feet.  In standing water use a pole or stick to ensure the ground has not given way. Do not drive through a flooded [...]

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