Oceana News

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor Area dialysis patients may get a special gift during the holidays this year.

Cities and towns across southern West Virginia will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks.

Nine indictments, including five sealed, drug-related true bills, were returned Tuesday following a one-day session of the Grand Jury serving the April 2009 term of Mingo County Circuit Court.

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor Thirteen people were arrested around Wyoming County on Monday on charges ranging from grand larceny to sexual assault.

A warrant round-up in Wyoming County lands a baker's dozen behind bars. Sheriff Randall Aliff says 13 people were picked up today on outstanding warrants and family court matters.

Six Head Start programs in southern West Virginia will share more than $940,000 in federal stimulus funds.

Barbara Cochran laughs about her early cooking days. "I only knew how to cook a few things before I got married.

A new business in the heart of Beckley hopes to bring flavors from all over the world together in a fusion of international cuisines.

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor Five law enforcement agencies conducted drug raids across Wyoming County on Monday.

Beverly Weis works every day, helping young children at Stratton Elementary improve their reading skills.

Several utility poles were in immediate danger and one received minor damage from this fire which was distinguished by Oceana fire crews.

Firefighters battled a blaze which consumed a structre formerly known as Hatfied Grocery in Wyoming County early ywarwest morning.

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor The Wyoming County Board of Education will soon begin developing its 10-year Comprehensive Educational Facilities Plan .

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor Two people were arrested on entering without breaking charges after allegedly invading a Turkey Dip home last Sunday afternoon.

A former Wyoming County resident will spend the rest of his life in prison for multiple prescription drug conspiracies that spanned 10 states and resulted in four overdose deaths, federal prosecutors said.

BY JOHN CONLEY Associate Editor "Trickle" did the trick for Austin Rambo. The Baileysville Elementary and Middle School sixth grader won the 26th Wyoming County Spelling Bee last Friday by spelling"trickle." ...

A second edition of Leadership Wyoming County will hold its first session in March.

"Isn't this something? Isn't this wonderful?" asked Ash Stewart, a Wyoming County Toy Fund volunteer for nine years.

Law enforcement and emergency responders from across Wyoming County have come together to sponsor the annual Mullens Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Dec.