Garrett County Republican

The Republican newspaper was founded in 1877 and was managed by the Sincell Publishing Company from 1890 until it was acquired by NCWV Media on July 1, 2017.

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Point baseball starts postseason with drubbing of Chapmanville

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Colton Jeffries

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) - A good first step for the Black and Red. The Point Pleasant baseball team took down the Chapmanville Tigers 14-5 Wednesday evening in a Class AAA Region IV tournament matchup. These two teams met twice during the regular season, with Point coming out on top both times.
Gallia Academy games rained out

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Colton Jeffries

CENTENARY, Ohio (WV News) - Mother Nature just couldn't wait. Games for the Gallia Academy baseball and softball teams were called due to rain and lack of lights for the two fields Wednesday evening. The Blue Angels were hosting the Fairfield Union Lady Falcons in a Division IV Southeast District quarterfinal meeting. The Blue and White was trailing 9-6 before a lightning delay stopped play in the top of the fifth.
Dillon man killed in crash when truck goes off roadway, MHP says

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Tracy Thornton

A Dillon man was killed May 8 when his truck went off a roadway, hitting a culvert embankment, authorities said. His vehicle then became airborne before hitting a bridge pillar. According to a Montana Highway Patrol report, the 49-year-old driver was southbound on Interstate 15 near Divide Creek Road in a Ford F250 pickup truck when the crash occurred just after 6 p.m. He was transported to a nearby medical facility, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
U.S. Marshals Service: Suspect wanted in Morgantown malicious wounding surrenders

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

Update: U.S. Marshals have confirmed that Julian Reese has turned himself in and is in custody. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The U.S. Marshals Service is requesting the public’s assistance in apprehending a suspect wanted in the North Central West Virginia area. Julian Christopher Reese, 21, is wanted out of Monongalia County for Malicious Wounding and Conspiracy, according to a marshals service press release.
Butte veterans honor Leo Powers with marker at Holy Cross Cemetery

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Tracy Thornton

With the help of students from Butte High School’s welding program, members of VFW Post 1448 recently installed a metal marker at Holy Cross Cemetery for Leo J. Powers. The World War II veteran was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his act of heroism on Feb. 3, 1944, near Cassino, Italy. On Jan. 10, 1945, at the White House, the medal was bestowed on Pfc. Powers by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Nine Montana men, including Powers, have been the recipients of the highest military decoration.
Technicians working on Butte-Silver Bow phone lines.

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Tracy Thornton

All Butte-Silver Bow administrative phone lines are currently experiencing technical issues, which includes the Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department. B-SB Sheriff Ed Lester said 911 telephone lines are operating normally and emergency responses are not affected. The issue is not limited to Butte-Silver Bow and technicians have been assigned to rectify the situation, officials said.
WVU focuses on weekend series against Kansas, needing just one good result to win the Big 12 regular season title

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Kevin Kinder

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- If you were told in February that West Virginia would have a chance to win the regular season Big 12 baseball title, you would, if you are any sort of reasonable fan, have taken that in a heartbeat. That's just where the Mountaineers are heading into the final series of the regular season against Kansas, yet there are some who are labeling WVU's season so far as a "choke job" or "stumbling badly", or any number of other descriptions that don't look at the campaign as a whole.
Awards presented to North Garrett FFA Chapter members

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Brenda Ruggiero

ACCIDENT — Numerous awards were presented to members of the North Garrett FFA Chapter at the annual banquet at the Bittinger Mennonite Church on May 2. The adviser is Becky Yost. Greenhand DegreeThe Greenhand Degree is the first level of accomplishment in FFA. Members must learn the FFA creed and motto, describe the symbols of the FFA emblem and demonstrate knowledge of the history and operating procedures of the organization.
West Virginia Board of Education votes to pursue litigation to challenge legislative oversight law

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Members of the West Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday voted to pursue litigation challenging a law recently passed by the state Legislature giving that body oversight of the board's policies. "I move that the Board pursue litigation to contest the constitutionality of House Bill 2755 regarding the Board's independent policymaking authority," board member Debra Sullivan said in her motion. The motion was seconded and then passed on a voice vote.
Lady Falcons win war against Gilmer County, capture sectional championship

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Colton Jeffries

HARTFORD, W.Va. (WV News) - A tough battle between a couple of the best teams Class A has to offer. The Wahama softball team captured the Class A Region IV Section 2 championship with a 11-10 win against the Gilmer County Lady Titans Tuesday evening. These two teams clashed three times before Tuesday, with Wahama winning twice and Gilmer winning once.