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Morrisey announces $145 million water push, Wayne County projects
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced $145 million in additional state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure, along with several projects aimed at addressing chronic water problems in Wayne County and other parts of southern West Virginia. Morrisey announced the statewide funding Aug. 19 in Beckley, then traveled to…
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Ivory Sharon Horn Obituary
Ivory Sharon Horn 1975—2026 Ivory Sharon Horn, 51, of Crum, West Virginia, died July 27, 2026, in the hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Born Feb. 4, 1975, she was the daughter of the late Harold Horn and Kathy Williamson. She worked as a cook and waitress. Survivors include her sons Austin Cherokee Runyon and Roger Dale…
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Pamela Jo Williamson Meddings Obituary
Pamela Jo Williamson Meddings 1965—2026 Pamela Jo Williamson Meddings, 60, of Crum, West Virginia, died Monday, July 27, 2026, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. Born July 31, 1965, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Williamson and Delores Kay Stepp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in…
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Lawrence Ratcliff Obituary
Lawrence Ratcliff 1966—2026 Lawrence Ratcliff, 59, passed away on June 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and lasting memories that will live on in all who knew him. He was born Nov. 14, 1966. Lawrence was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Ratcliff; his father, June Ratcliff; and two nephews,…
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Connie Sue Rager Obituary
Connie Sue Rager 1946—2026 Connie Sue Rager, of Crum, West Virginia, passed away April 10, 2026, at Three Rivers Medical Center in Louisa, Kentucky. She was born July 28, 1946, to the late Ermal and Goldie Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Polly Burke; her brother, Walter…
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Ferrell Woodrow Fuller Obituary
Ferrell Woodrow Fuller 1961—2026 Ferrell Woodrow Fuller, age 64, passed away peacefully at his home March 20, 2026. Born Oct. 14, 1961, he was the son of Woodrow and Geraldine (Jude) Fuller. A man dedicated to his family and roots, Ferrell leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. In addition to his parents,…
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Task force dismantles drug trafficking rings in multi-county operation: 35 charged, four wanted
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WAYNE COUNTY, W.Va. — Sheriff Eddie Bradshaw announced Friday that a months-long investigation by the Violent Crime and Drug Task Force West and the Wayne County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Unit has dismantled multiple drug trafficking organizations operating in Huntington, Fort Gay and Crum. Bradshaw said the operations included multiple traffic stops and…
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Karen Elaine Johnson Obituary
Karen Elaine Johnson 1949—2025 Karen Elaine Johnson, 76, of Dunlow, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by the people she loved. Born July 24, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Betty Walker and Frank Shadd. She is preceded in death by her…
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Annavene (Fields) Anderson Obituary
Annavene (Fields) Anderson 1926—2025 Annavene (Fields) Anderson, 99, of Logan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025. Born Feb. 26, 1926, in Wayne County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Fields and Vicy (Spaulding) Fields. Her heartfelt love will always be remembered by both family and friends who affectionately called her…
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Fort Gay officials indicted for embezzlement
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT FORT GAY, W.Va. — Two former elected officials from Fort Gay in Wayne County have been indicted for embezzlement. Former Fort Gay Mayor Joetta R. Hatfield and former Treasurer/Recorder Sheila K. Bowen were indicted by a Wayne County grand jury for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds, according…
