West Hamlin News

To be honest, we still are not sure how to assess Delegate Jeff Eldridge's bill to ban the sale of Barbie and other "beauty" dolls in West Virginia.

I have a daughter that goes to West Hamlin school, and I just wanted to say the Board of Education finally got three things right this year.

Legislation designed to strengthen penalties for those who pass stopped school buses with flashing lights on has the support of several local delegates.

A West Virginia grandmother and lawmaker hope a bill to strengthen penalties against drivers who pass school buses stopped for children will help prevent tragedies like one in Lincoln County where a 6-year-old ...

The cloud of secrecy that appears to rise above plans for a renal dialysis center in Lincoln County could be bad news for those seeking the services, according to one local official.

David Keith & Pamela Dawn Stamper, Branch-land. Chapter 13. Assets: $90,450. Liabilities: $110,933.33. County Court records Deed with consideration: Parcel between Jewell & William Sperry and Gary R. Chapman, ...

Once officers had been elected and it had been decided that he would continue as executive director temporarily, Larry Stutler last week provided an activity update to the assembled membership of the Lincoln ...

In doing honest and open business, it is always a hallmark of information that you read the contract or document before you sign on.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY>>> A boil water advisory has been issued for the area of One Mile Road in West Hamlin due to a water main break.

Meeting at their West Hamlin offices this week, the Lincoln Economic Development Authority has an opportunity to move Lincoln County forward.

Hamlin Mayor Brian Barrett said a Hamlin town police cruiser was on 'legitimate police business' when it was hit by a fleeing fugitive last week outside town limits.

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He was born November 3, 1951. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Fredrick "Mickey" Yeager; and his mother, Myra Roy.

The attorney for a death row inmate convicted of killing a Lincoln County woman says his client will help authorities here find her missing body.

A man who was a passenger in a vehicle involved in a pursuit with West Virginia authorities Tuesday night is facing charges in connection with an attempted carjacking in Boyd County.

An incident Tuesday which ended in a crash in West Hamlin apparently began in Boyd County.

Editor's Note: Next week's print edition of The Lincoln Journal will include full reporting on Thursday's lengthy discussion on the EDA executive director hiring, at the Lincoln County Commission meeting.

A police chase ends with a head on collision involving a police cruiser. Dispatchers say the chase started in Huntington just after 9pm.

The various organs of local government are all involved in regular sessions this week.