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Mildred Fizer marks 103rd birthday: Educator was the nation's first female 4-H director
The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 2 months agoMar. 6—Mildred Fizer didn't exactly shatter the glass ceiling 58 years ago. Rather, she simply etched her way through it, with grace and quiet confidence. "Somebody, some woman, had to do it ...
Abuse. Overdoses. Mental illness. Health officials say they need a nearly $300 million budget...
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 9—West Virginia health officials say they urgently need nearly $300 million in new funding to help residents who desperately need drug treatment and recovery, protect the state's children ...
This week in West Virginia history
Times West Virginian, Fairmont via Yahoo News· 1 year agoNov. 20—CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. Nov. 20, 1894: Eight men were killed in a coal mine disaster near Colliers, Brooke County. They were ...
Memorial service for P-Funk co-founder Clarence 'Fuzzy' Haskins set for Plainfield
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA memorial service will take place for P-Funk co-founder Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins at 12:30 p.m....
Vital statistics: Wayne, Holmes marriages, divorces, dissolutions
The Daily Record via Yahoo News· 3 months agoMarriage licenses Wayne County Andrew J. Miller, 8052 Zuercher Road, Dalton, and Dena L....
25-50-100 Years Ago -- Sept. 10
The Frederick News-Post, Md. via Yahoo News· 8 months agoSep. 10—100 Years Ago Sept. 10, 1923 While Virginia lags behind in connecting with Maryland roads, the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are fast joining their systems with ...
King's Daughters Health Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The Ironton Tribune, Ohio via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 14—Staff report ASHLAND, Ky. — King's Daughters Health Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors. The scholarship opportunities are available: Edna and ...
Justice names new DHHR cabinet secretaries
Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 12 months agoMay 26—Splitting up the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has resulted in three new cabinet level positions. Gov. Jim Justice said during his administration briefing ...
Raleigh County residents recognized for longtime voting record
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 22—Eighty-two year old Howard Biggers of Raleigh County has never missed voting in a single election since he was eligible to do so. Even while serving overseas in France for 26 months ...
As officials delay, more West Virginians with disabilities are being confined to mental hospitals
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va. via Yahoo News· 5 months agoDec. 18—In a meeting room at the Elk Valley Branch Library, Jason Dees is running the show. Frosting cookies and playing games with his friends and their caregivers, he looks from one person ...