WASHIINGTON, D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has voted to re-open the government after the longest shutdown in the nation’s history.
The House voted 222-209 on a funding package Wednesday night, which would re-open the government. The bill passed through the Senate on Monday.
Rep. Riley Moore (WV-2), who voted yes Wednesday, says the last month and a half was avoidable.
“It was a pathetic political stunt that came at the expense of the livelihoods of Americans,” Moore wrote on

PARSONS, W.Va. — A private foundation gift in Tucker County is expected to ease food insecurity issues.
A gift of $50,000 from the Augusta Family Foundation, announced Tuesday, will be split between the Tucker County Family Resource Network (FRN) and the Blackwater Ministerial Association.
April Miller
Tucker County Family Resource Network Executive Director April Miller said things were being stretched due to expanding needs and they were glad to have the extra support.
“We’re determined to

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — More than 600 professionals are sharing some of the latest threat and response techniques.
Bill Walker
The 2025 Mountain State Cyber Summit opened Wednesday at the Waterfront in Morgantown.
National Security and Cyberspace Programs at West Virginia University Bill Walker said this event should not be considered passive like a conference. He said it is dealing with active threats, technology and how to better prepare and respond to an attack if it were to occur.
“We’re not

WELLSBURG, W.Va. — A Brooke County landmark has been destroyed by fire.
Ryan Weld
Flames moved through the Aspen Manor Mansion in Wellsburg Tuesday night.
State Senator Ryan Weld, R-Brooke, said 40 fire crews with a number of tanker trucks responded to the blaze. He spoke with the Wellsburg fire chief.
“He said by the time he got up there it was gone before they got started,” Weld said on MetroNews Midday. “The mansion was already engulfed in flames.”
Weld said the mansion was destroyed by a new