The Weston Democrat

12/20/2024

Hefner, Deborah Deborah "Debbie" Sue Hefner, 68, of Weston, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born in Weston, WV on April 12, 1956, daughter of the late O…

Hefner, Deborah Deborah "Debbie" Sue Hefner, 68, of Weston, WV went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at J. W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in

12/20/2024

Cawthon, Peggy Peggy Joyce Cawthon, 87, of Camden, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Glenville, WV. She was born in Dunn, NC on February 19, 1937, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wi…

Cawthon, Peggy Peggy Joyce Cawthon, 87, of Camden, WV passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at the Glenville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Glenville, WV. She was born in

12/20/2024

Sutton, Mary Mary Kathryn Sutton, 88, of Weston, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Mary was born in Lost Creek on February 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Glenn Jackson Greathouse and Ettie Gay Alkire. In addition to h…

Sutton, Mary Mary Kathryn Sutton, 88, of Weston, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Mary was born in Lost Creek on February 16, 1936, a

12/20/2024

Hudson Clement, the Mountaineers' top receiver, is the latest WVU player to enter the transfer portal. Read more here:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University’s top receiver, Hudson Clement, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, marking a significant loss for the Mountaineers ahead of the offseason.

12/20/2024

WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — As 2024 draws to a close, Lewis County officials are reflecting on a year of notable accomplishments and progress.

12/20/2024

WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A brand new NFL flag football league is set to launch in Lewis County, offering an innovative and inclusive approach to youth sports under the

12/19/2024

WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Christmas arrived early for Lewis County as senior residents gathered Thursday evening at the Lewis County Senior Center to celebrate the holiday season with a

12/19/2024

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are now full-time holidays for public employees in West Virginia!

12/19/2024

The WVU Cancer Institute has become the first in the state to offer Imdelltra, a pioneering therapy for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Read about it here:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The WVU Cancer Institute has become the first in the state to offer Imdelltra (tarlatamab), a pioneering therapy for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC).

12/19/2024

Stalnaker-Reichner, Dee Ann: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dee Ann Stalnaker Reichner, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left us on December 13, 2024, at the age of 59. Dee Ann was the devoted mother of R…

Stalnaker-Reichner, Dee Ann: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dee Ann Stalnaker Reichner, a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left us on December

12/19/2024

WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The City of Weston recently secured $273,000 in grant funding through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), as

12/19/2024

West Virginia backup quarterback Ryder Burton announced Wednesday that he will be entering the NCAA transfer portal. Read about it here:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia backup quarterback Ryder Burton announced Wednesday morning that he will be entering the NCAA transfer portal, marking another shakeup in the Mountaineers' quarterback room.

12/19/2024

ESPN reports West Virginia Freshman wide receiver Ric'Darious “DayDay” Farmer will be entering the transfer portal. Read more here:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two days after West Virginia’s bowl loss to Memphis, another Mountaineer is on the move. Freshman wide receiver Ric'Darious “DayDay” Farmer plans to enter the transfer portal,

12/19/2024

West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson reportedly plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Read more here:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to Max Olson of ESPN. The junior, who transitioned from tight end to

12/19/2024

WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The appointment of Sen. Patrick Martin, R-Lewis, as majority leader of the West Virginia Senate has drawn praise from local officials.

12/19/2024

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — State Sen. Patrick Martin, R-Lewis, has been named as majority leader of the West Virginia Senate, said Senate President-elect Randy Smith in a release.

12/19/2024

WVU Medicine’s Healing Hounds presented a check for $10,000 to Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia in support of the new animal shelter it plans to build in Morgantown. Read more here:

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Beagles, West Virginia brown dogs, kitties, and other furry and feathered critters alike from across the Mountain State all did the Snoopy dance today when they heard

12/18/2024

The WVABCA would like to remind West Virginians to celebrate responsibly this holiday season.