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Governor Announces Recipients of 2009 Clean Communities Award

Governor Joe Manchin and West Virginia’s Make It Shine Program today announced the six winners of the West Virginia Make It Shine Clean Community Award. The award is presented annually to municipalities across the state for their

Governor Challenges Juvenile Center Residents to Charity Basketball Game

Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he and members of his staff will challenge residents of the Kenneth Honey Rubenstein Juvenile Center

Governor Appoints Michael I. Green To State Board Of Education

– Gov. Joe Manchin today announced that he has appointed Michael I. Green of Morgantown to the West Virginia State Board of Education. The appointment will be for nine years and is effective Nov. 5, 2009.

West Virginia’s Second Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday Ends This Month

Gov. Joe Manchin today reminded West Virginians that the last day to take advantage of the State’s second ENERGY STAR® Sales Tax Holiday is Nov. 30, 2009.

Lady Commends Lincoln County for Encouraging Community Collaboration

First Lady Gayle Manchin is commending schools in Lincoln County for joining forces tonight with community leaders, work force development officers, parents and students to discuss ways to better prepare young people for 21st century careers.

West Virginia Tax Modernization Project Seeks Public Proposals

West Virginia Department of Revenue Secretary, Virgil T. Helton, and Tax Commissioner, Christopher G. Morris, today announced that the West Virginia

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Nov. 23-Dec.6

This holiday light drive-through features a colorful array of animated and still holiday light displays. Sponsored by various businesses and individuals, this light show covers both City Park and Southwood Park,

Hunters, Churches, and the Public Can Help Support the Hunters Helping the Hungry Program

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) invites allWest Virginiahunters, churches, and the general public to help supportDNR’s charitableHunters Helping the Hungry(HHH)

State Information Technology Summit Begins Tuesday, Nov. 3

The West Virginia Office of Technology (WVOT) will host the West Virginia Information Technology Summit 2009, which is designed for Government and Business Leaders, information technology (IT) professionals,

Fall Foliage Fading Fast in West Virginia

Those hoping to catch a final glimpse of nature’s fall radiance should make a trip soon, according to State Forestry officials. The 2009 fall foliage season is quickly coming to an end

West Virginia Trappers and Hunters Must Tag Furbearers

Trappers harvesting beaver and fisher in West Virginia are reminded they must present the whole animal or pelt to a game checking station or Division of Natural Resources representative within

WVDNR Accepting Applications for Cooperative Research and Education/Management Grants Program

Applications for grants that support research, conservation or education projects are being accepted by the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources WVDNR through its Wildlife Diversity Unit.

West Virginia’s Small Game Hunting and Trapping Seasons Open

The small game hunting seasons in West Virginia began Oct. 10 with the opening of squirrel season. “Squirrel season is very popular with many West Virginia sportsmen,” said Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources

Governor, First Lady To Host State ‘Summit On Global Competitiveness’

Gov. Joe Manchin is hosting a statewide meeting with students, parents, educators, legislators and business leaders to discuss the future direction of education reform in the state this Thursday, Oct. 29, at the University of Charleston.

Ohio Black Bear Poachers Apprehended in Nicholas County By West Virginia Conservation Officers

A lengthy bear poaching investigation was brought to a conclusion Oct. 22 and Oct. 25, when West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR)
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