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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Gov. Morrisey holds bill signing for Lauren's Law, increasing penalties for fentanyl crimes

10 hours ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday held a bill signing for a piece of legislation that imposes harsher penalties for drug crimes, particularly those involving the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Senate Bill 196, titled Lauren's Law, retooled much of the state's standing law regarding the possession, manufacture and sale of controlled substances, as well as laws pertaining to the transportation of controlled substances into the state and conspiracy to commit such crimes.
Lady Tornadoes clip the wings of South Charleston, 8-0

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Colton Jeffries

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) - These birds are grounded. The Southern softball team put up a 8-0 shutout in five innings against the South Charleston Lady Eagles Wednesday evening. These two teams played once before this season, with Southern winning 10-0 in Racine.
Randolph County, West Virginia, man sentenced for drug trafficking

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A Randolph County man was sentenced Wednesday on federal drug charges. William Durnal, 60, of Elkins, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for methamphetamine possession and distribution, according to a release from the office of acting United States Attorney Randolph J. Bernard.
Capturing the beauty of birds and flowers

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Brenda Ruggiero

OAKLAND — Bill Hentosh has been interested in photography for over 50 years since he borrowed his brother’s 35-mm camera and went to a park to take pictures of birds and landscapes. Encouragement from his mother helped to further ignite his passion for photography that has continued to grow. Recently at the Garrett County Arts Council’s Gallery Shop, where Hentosh sells some of his prints and cards, he took the time to give some of his tips for capturing the best shots of flowers and birds.
County affected by Saturday storm with severe west wind

1 day ago | wvnews.com | Brenda Ruggiero

OAKLAND — Parts of the county were affected by a severe thunderstorm that moved east across the northernmost portion of Maryland on Saturday evening, April 19. Chris Strong, NWS Baltimore/Washington meteorologist, reported that preliminary information shows that extensive damage was caused by a severe west wind that accompanied the storm. All damage noted was blown towards the east.
Lewis County Calendar of Events

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

Thursday, April 24Third Annual Lewis County Volunteer Dinner, noon, Saint Paul’s West Hall. Covered dish dinner will feature the main course provided by the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Food Service Department. New this year will be the naming of the first-ever Lewis County Volunteer of the Year. Free Childbirth Classes, 5:30-7 p.m., Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital 2nd floor Boardroom. Registration is required for all participants. For more information, call 304-269-3108.
Late runs propel Lady Knights above Parkersburg South

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Colton Jeffries

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) - A good win over a good Class AAAA program. The Point Pleasant softball team took down the Parkersburg South Lady Patriots by a score of 5-4 Tuesday evening.
White Falcons shutout Meigs at home

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Colton Jeffries

MASON, W.Va. (WV News) - In a battle of communities on the Ohio River, it was the Mountain State's side that came out on top. The Wahama baseball team put up a 12-0 shutout in five innings of the Meigs Marauders Tuesday evening in a River Cities contest. Previous games Both teams were also in action Monday. The White Falcons were defeated 5-1 by Eastern.
Trio of WVU students named Goldwater Scholars

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Michael Lemley

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — Three West Virginia University students have been awarded the coveted Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and natural sciences which supports students with strong commitments to research careers.
Jase Herl joins Ross Hodge's WVU men's basketball coaching staff

2 days ago | wvnews.com | Greg Hunter

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the hiring of Jase Herl as an assistant coach. Herl, a native of Goodland, Kansas, spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at North Texas. Herl has 15 years of coaching experience, including a period as the interim head coach at Colorado State. “Jase is the complete package when it comes to coaching basketball,” Hodge said. “He has a great feel for people and the game of basketball.