Secretary of State clarifies appearance of convicted felon on ballot for president Citizens of West Virginia: I am writing to correct misinformation which has been circulated in print and social media, relating to the appearance of a convicted felon, as a candidate for United States President, on the recent democratic primary ballot. I am concerned that because of misstatements and inaccuracies, the confidence of the electorate may have been shaken. The law is simple. The qualifications for President of the United State...
Madison Moose Lodge #2130 (Sharon (Shag) Burgess) Annual Easter Egg Hunt Dear Editor: We would like to thank all Boone County Merchants and Individuals that donated to the community Easter egg hunt: J&R Repair, Inc., Dr. Sean Senator, D.D.S., Mitchell Rentals, Larry Barker, Chuck Byrnside, Ferrell & Hill Ins., Madison Green Spot, Carheart Pre-Owned, Brothers of the Wheel(Boone), Joe Perry, Bender’s Salvage, Video World, Handley Funeral Home, INC, Ms. sue Zickefoose, VFW-Daniel Boone Post 5578, BB&T Bank, Indep...
Send my grandchildren home Dear Editor: If it pleases you I would like to use your forum to address our Establishment. A brief history is that two of my grandchildren have been placed into state custody by Child Protective Services. No family placement has been sought or allowed. Today, I was delighted to find that if you know the right number of people, and you know the connections through the internet, it is possible to find one’s lost children. After many, many ...
VFW offers apology to family Dear Editor: The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5578 wishes to apologize to the family of Donald W. Easter Jr. for not being present at the cemetery for the internment. This is the first incident of this nature to happen to this post since it was formed over 60 years ago. This happened due to misinformation and we thought someone would return to the Church where we were waiting and direct us to the proper location. Post Commander, Larry ...
Thank you County Commission Dear Editor: We would like to let Mickey Brown and the Boone County Commission know how much we appreciate the effort they are putting forth to enable the seniors and handicap citizens of Villa and Black Diamond with a walking trail at the Lick Creek Park. Thanks to each of you for all the work you are putting forth to ensure this will become a reality very soon. A big thank you from the residents of The Villa’s and Black Diamond Arbors. ...
Boone nursing home goes beyond the call of duty Dear Mr. Editor: Carl Workman, our Father and Grandfather was a resident at Boone Nursing & Rehabilitation in Danville, WV, for 3 years. During that time frame we visited him nearly every day. The staff at Boone Nursing & Rehabilitation goes beyond the call of duty to care for their residents, we saw the day-to-day care, the love and understanding each person gives. They became his family too. When it came time for our blessed Father/Gran...
Senator Inhofe’s CRA Disapproval of EPA’s Utility MACT Regulations Dear Senator Manchin/Rockefeller: On behalf of the West Virginia coal industry and the 63,000 West Virginia families who depend on coal for their livelihood, I write in strong support of S.J.Res. 37. This resolution will stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from imposing what could be the most costly federal regulations in history, the onerous “Utility MACT” rules. Under the 1996 Congressional Review Act, Congress has the author...
Praying for you all Dear Editor: As the bombs and gunfire explode all around you and your brethren fall, remember we are here praying for you all. Dear God above, listen to our prayers of love. We send them to all of those who fight for us to be free. To all of those who sacrifice their lives for you and me. Bring them all home safe and sound. I know that is a whole lot to ask. So those who come to you, please let them pass. Pass through the golden gates a...
Green’s Feed and Seed is a family owned company that has been in business since 1947. The Green’s Feed & Seed store has been serving the Charleston, WV area for many years. Gr...
357 Main St., Madison, WV 25053
phone: 304-307-4409
"When Pigs Fly" is an old-fashioned country store inside the Madison Antique Mall located in the heart of downtown Madison. It is packed with old, rustic and vintage items and s...
