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Parents of 3-year-old who shot himself in the head indicted on neglect charges in Lewis County

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Parents of 3-year-old who shot himself in the head indicted on neglect charges in Lewis County

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WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Two people who are accused of leaving firearms in reach of a small child, resulting in the child suffering a critical gunshot wound to the head, have been indicted by a grand jury. Caleb Heckert, 29, and Corinda Heater, 30, both of Buckhannon, were arrested in March after their 3-year-old son reportedly shot himself in their home. According to a criminal complaint filed at the time of their arrest, Heater said that the chi…See the Story

Lewis County Woman Threatens to Shoot Sheriff's Office Over Nonexistent Warrant

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Lewis County Woman Threatens to Shoot Sheriff's Office Over Nonexistent Warrant

LEWIS COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A Lewis County woman is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening to shoot up the sheriff’s office over the phone—despite having no active warrants. At approximately 9:55 a.m. on Friday, Kassidy Oliver called 911 to ask if there were any warrants for her arrest. After being transferred to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and told there were none, she ended the call. Shortly afterward, Oliver called back a…Read Article

Lewis County Schools Awarded $50,000 Perkins Reserve Grant to Support CTE Programs - Radio7Media

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Lewis County Schools Awarded $50,000 Perkins Reserve Grant to Support CTE Programs - Radio7Media

Lewis County Schools has been awarded a $50,000 Perkins Reserve Grant for the 2025-2026 school year. The funding will be used to enhance Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs throughout the district. The grant will support students pursuing careers in skilled trades, culinary arts, information technology, and other fields by helping them earn industry-recognized certifications. It will also strengthen existing programs of study and provi…Read Article

Restaurant Road Trip: The Family Table

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JANE LEW, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Family Table in Jane Lew only recently opened up this month, but is already smoking barbecue all the way up to culinary high heaven. Smoked in a giant in-house smoker that doesn't mess around, their juicy, tender brisket and pulled pork are good on a burger, on nachos or just by themselves. But the Family Table is about more than just the food; “family" is in the name after all. Along with Eric Riddle and his mother-…Jane Lew · Jane Lew Read Article

WV lawmakers express concern with Morrisey administration's economic development oversight

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A panel of West Virginia lawmakers got an update from the head of the state Office of Energy on a Morrisey administration reassessment of the state’s economic development strategy at an interim legislative session meeting. But the meeting yielded more questions than answers, as the legislators reported issues with Morrisey administration pursuit of companies that could be potential sources of in-state economic development. Addressing the Joint G…Lewis County, West Virginia · Lewis County See the Story

Lewis County offering free sunscreen at popular recreation areas

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WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — As the temperature rises across north central West Virginia, so does the risk of skin cancer. The American Cancer Society says that Melanoma is one of the most common forms of cancer for those under the age of 30, and that they predict close to 105,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2025. The Lewis County Family Resource Network is working to combat the rapid rise of Melanoma diagnoses in those under the age of 30 by provi…Lewis County, West Virginia · Lewis County Read Article

Man throws child out of frustration, resulting in the child's death

JANE LEW, WV (LOOTPRESS) — A tragic incident on Sunday, May 25, 2025, has led to the death of a young child and the arrest of his father following a confession to causing the fatal injury out of frustration. At approximately 8:59 a.m., Lewis County 911 dispatched law enforcement to 1013 McWhorter Road in Jane Lew in response to a reported cardiac arrest involving a juvenile. Upon arrival, emergency responders were already performing CPR on the c…Jane Lew · Jane Lew Read Article

West Virginia DOH awards contract to rebuild portion of Interstate 79 in Lewis County

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The West Virginia Division of Highways has awarded the contract for a project that will see a portion of Interstate 79 in Lewis County rebuilt “from the ground up.”Lewis County, West Virginia · Lewis County Read Article

Father Charged After Claiming Death of Infant in Lewis County Was 'All His Fault'

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JANE LEW, W.Va. (WBOY) — A father has been charged in Lewis County after he allegedly admitted to throwing a young child "out of frustration," causing the child's death. On May 25, troopers with the Weston detachment of the West Virginia State Police went to assist EMS workers at a residence in Jane Lew where first responders were performing CPR on a "young juvenile," according to a criminal complaint. Troopers assisted in life-saving measures b…Jane Lew · Jane Lew See the Story

Restaurant Road Trip: The HoneyBee Stand

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JANE LEW, W.Va. (WBOY) — Just off I-79 in Jane Lew, there's a place that's generating a lot of buzz, and it's the latest stop on our Restaurant Road Trip. Located in the same building as Whit's Frozen Custard, you'll find The HoneyBee Stand, a general store with a deli and grocery section, as well as anything a current or aspiring beekeeper needs to take care of their colony. "So we opened up The HoneyBee Stand, really for my passion of beekeepi…Jane Lew · Jane Lew See the Story

1,200+ without power for more than a day in Lewis County

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WESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) - The estimated power restoration time for about 1,300 Mon Power customers in southern Lewis County has been pushed back again. Customers in Weston, Roanoke, Walkersville, Horner and several other small Lewis County communities have been without power since Saturday, according to updates shared by Lewis County Commissioner Agnes Queen. Map of Mon Power outages in Lewis County, WV as of 2:30 p.m. on May 18 (Image from Mon Pow…Lewis County, West Virginia · Lewis County Read Article