Jane Lew News

Lewis County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Keadle raised a Weston man's bond to $50,000 during his arraignment Friday after learning he is facing a multitude of charges unrelated to those the grand jury indicted him on earlier this week.

An Ireland woman has been indicted on 55 counts of animal cruelty by the Lewis County grand jury.

Residents who live above Wilson's Carpet in Weston said they smelled smoke around 5:30 a.m. By 6:30 a.m., the entire top floor was engulfed in flames and thick smoke.

Fire crews from Weston, Jane Lew and Buckhannon battle flames at a Weston apartment complex.

A Lewis County man is behind bars after a 45 minute stand off with police. The incident started as a domestic dispute in the town of Jane Lew, Sunday afternoon.

More than 250 people attended the 28th annual Harvest of Opportunities benefit auction for SW Resources to help raise money for the program which provides vocational services and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

State police in Weston arrest a couple for allegedly writing bogus checks at the Jane Lew Fireman's Festival.

New faces and new places will be the catchwords as the SW Resources 28th annual auction takes center stage on Oct.

A Lewis County Community gathered Sunday to celebrate the tenure of its former mayor.

Elena Renea Garton of Jane Lew has been appointed by Secretary of State Natalie Tennant to be a princess in the royal court of the 73rd Mountain State Forest Festival.

Thursday's experience wasn't new for Christine Homa, although she said it was anything but routine.

A tailgate party in the City National Bank parking lot to kick off football season will be part of the free First Fridays after Five festivities from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept.

The state's Public Service Commission's staff recommends that the city increase its water rates.

East Fairmont's golf team, on the back of Jess Ferrell's match-low round of 32, defeated Morgantown and Elkins Tuesday.

The Marion County Board of Education is preparing to spend some stimulus money. When board members meet in regular session Monday, they will vote on several agenda items that involve spending money from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

East Fairmont's golf team topped Buckhannon, North Marion and University, while Fairmont Senior defeated John Marshall Monday.

The Jane Lew Fireman's Arts and Crafts Festival in the town of Jane Lew on Labor Day weekend remains unchanged from years past: free admission, free parking, great food, good buys and lots of fun.

Judge David R. Janes has officially denied a motion that could have put the upcoming Lincoln Taylor murder trial in serious jeopardy.

Almost two weeks ago, most county businesses were forced to go smoke-free. And now the proprietors of several private and fraternal organizations say they are having a tough time bringing in the same amount of revenue as they did before the new laws, which ban smoking in all public places, went into effect.

A check for $50,000 is now in the hands of the Benedum Airport Authority to promote aviation and flights in and out of the North Central West Virginia Airport.