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Valley North Transmission Line Project Has Revised Maps

Observer Weekly — October 15, 2026

Jefferson County Puts Downtown Buildings Up For Sale

Rippon Solar Project Files Update To Construction Plan

CTUB Completes Investigation Into DEP Permit Application

Observer Weekly — October 8, 2026

Observer Weekly — October 1, 2026

Gov. Morrisey’s Nuclear Plan Draws Fire in Jefferson County and Beyond

CTUB Reviews Sidewinder Permit, Investigates Allegations Of Irregularities

Observer Weekly — September 24, 2026

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Circuit Court Orders David Tabb To Be Removed From County Commission Ballot

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Appalachia’s Suicide Rates Are Startlingly High. For Veterans, They’re Even Higher.

July 25, 2018 Tagged With: Appalachia, Mental Health, suicide prevention, veterans

“You work for someone [in the military] who’s your boss, and you work with other people. Everyone needs something different,” said “Frank,” a veteran originally from Sistersville (WV) who worked in the Navy’s visual communications team on an aircraft carrier. “Sometimes [worry] can follow you your entire life; you wonder, Have I done something wrong?” Read the Full Story >>

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