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City of Princeton Announces Parade to Celebrate Princeton Tigers Football Team

PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — The City of Princeton is excited to announce a celebratory parade honoring the Princeton Tigers Football Team for their outstanding season and many accomplishments, including their AAA Football Championship title.
The championship parade will take place on Sunday, December 21, at 5:30 p.m. and will travel along Mercer Street. The parade will begin at 8th Street and conclude at the Park Avenue and Center Street intersection, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library.


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This Day in American History December 19

(LOOTPRESS) – December 19 has been marked by defining moments in American leadership, literature, space exploration, and constitutional history.

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1777 – Washington’s Army Enters Winter Quarters at Valley Forge

On December 19, 1777, General George Washington led the Continental Army into winter quarters at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The harsh winter tested the resolve of the young American forces, but the discipline and training that followed helped transform the army into a more effective

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More than 82,000 without power across West Virginia after overnight storms

WEST VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – More than 82,000 customers across West Virginia were without electricity as of 6 a.m. Friday following a strong line of storms that moved through the state overnight, according to data from PowerOutage.com.
The outage tracking site reported 82,728 customers without power statewide out of more than 1 million customers monitored.
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Coal miner dies following accident at Wyoming County mine

WYOMING COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey expressed condolences following the death of a coal miner at the Lower War Eagle mine in Wyoming County.
In a statement, Morrisey said, “Denise and I were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a coal miner today at the Lower War Eagle mine in Wyoming County. Our hearts go out to his family, loved ones, and coworkers during this sorrowful time.”
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Business Jet Linked to NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle Crashes at Statesville Regional Airport

STATESVILLE, NC (LOOTPRESS) — A Cessna C550 business jet crashed while attempting to land Thursday morning at Statesville Regional Airport, prompting a large emergency response and temporary road closures surrounding the area.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the crash, which occurred shortly after an emergency call was placed around 10:20 a.m. According to public records, the aircraft—tail number N257BW—is registered to GB Aviation Leasing, a company sharing an address with

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West Virginia State Parks Announces First Day Hikes

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia State Parks officials announced that 21 state parks and forests will host 24 First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 to help visitors kick off 2026 with time spent outdoors.
These free guided hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to bring people together to connect with nature, explore park trails and start the year with fresh air and exercise.
“These annual hikes are one of our favorite traditions because they bring people together to enjoy West Virginia’s

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36th Annual Rogers Oil Classic Set for December 19–20

HINTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — R.T. Rogers Oil Company, Inc. has announced its continued partnership with the Summers County Lady Bobcats as the sponsor of the 36th Annual Rogers Oil Classic, one of the region’s longest-running high school girls’ basketball tournaments.
This year’s event will be held Friday, December 19, through Saturday, December 20, bringing together four competitive programs: Summers County (host), Shady Spring, Pocahontas County, and Summit Christian.
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Auditor’s Public Integrity and Fraud Unit Investigation Leads to Embezzlement Conviction Involving Wetzel-Tyler Board of Health

CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office announced that Marsha Ann Carse, 63, of Paden City, has entered a guilty plea to the felony offense of embezzlement in Tyler County Circuit Court, following an investigation by the Auditor’s Public Integrity and Fraud Unit. 
Carse’s plea, entered on December 16, 2025, stems from her former employment with the Wetzel-Tyler Board of Health, where she was alleged to have embezzled $13,701.58 from the agency between 2016 and 2022. A separate

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Chris Pritt to Run for WV State Senate

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Former Delegate Chris Pritt is running for the West Virginia State Senate in District 17. Chris served two terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates. As a delegate, Chris was a consistent vote and voice for conservative, West Virginia First legislation. Chris was also at the forefront of advocating for and advancing legislation to create jobs and remove barriers that inhibit economic growth. 
“I’m pleased to announce that I’m running for the West Virginia State

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West Virginia to begin automatic LIEAP application mailings in January 2026

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced it will begin automatically mailing applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) starting January 5, 2026, marking the official start of the new LIEAP season.
According to DoHS and its Bureau for Family Assistance, the automatic mailing is intended to help ensure timely access to heating assistance for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
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