Military Front: Coal Miners

Three members of the West Virginia Army National Guard get a chance of a lifetime to travel overseas.
http://www.wowktv.com/story/18599285/military-front-coal-miners

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 18:50:26 -0700

Mary M. Nowfel

Mary M. Nowfel (nee Hiser), 83, of Grafton, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain, following a long illness. She was born March 1, 1929 in Alderson, West Virginia. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy A. Johnson (Robert) of Grafton, Patrice A. Bergerson (Patrick) of Michigan City, Indiana. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jeannie ...
http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/05/23/mary-m-nowfel/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 03:47:11 -0700

Dedicated instructor

Lois Heflin lives in Grafton. She has for many years. But she taught at Barrackville, Fairmont State University and West Virginia University.
http://timeswv.com/local/x1561286839/Dedicated-instructor

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 02:20:32 -0700

Orman Lee Cawley

Orman Lee Cawley, 77, of Grafton, passed from this life into his Heavenly Home Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was born February 8, 1935, in Maynor, West Virginia, to William and Evelyn (nee Howard) Cawley. He grew up in the Cirtsville area and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia in 1953. He first worked on building the West Virginia Turnpike, then moved to Berlin Hts ...
http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/05/12/orman-lee-cawley-3/

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 02:46:08 -0700

UPDATE: 1 Person Flown to Hospital After Rt. 50 Accident in Taylor County

The West Virginia State Police is investigating a vehicle accident that happened on Route 50 in Taylor County, near Taylor County Middle School, Thursday afternoon.
http://www.wboy.com/story/18617563/update-1-person-flown-to-hospital-after-rt-50-accident-in-taylor-county

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 07:17:16 -0700

Three National Guardsmen instructing mine safety in Mongolia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mine safety is the top priority of three West Virginia Army National Guardsmen who are in Mongolia to share their knowledge of mining with coal mining officials in the Mongolian government. First Lt. Joshua Poling of Morgantown, 1st Lt...
http://wvgazette.com/rssFeeds/201205100086

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:56:03 -0700

Melva F. Krause

Melva F. Krause (nee Smith), 73, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at EMH Healthcare, following a long illness. She was born March 16, 1939 in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Melva was a former member of New Life Baptist Church in Elyria, where she taught Sunday School at one time. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Carl; daughter ...
http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/05/22/melva-f-krause-2/

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 03:31:57 -0700

Gary T. Firestine

Gary T. Firestine, 57, of Grafton, formerly of Elyria, died unexpectedly Saturday, May 19, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born October 22, 1954. For the past 34 years he and his wife, Diane have owned Auto Details of Elyria. Prior to establishing Auto Details Gary was employed as a pipe inspector at US Steel in Lorain. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Diane (nee ...
http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2012/05/23/gary-t-firestine-2/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 03:47:51 -0700

Grafton Celebrate Mothers Everywhere

The International Mother's Day Shrine is home to an annual ceremony commemorating all mothers.
http://www.wboy.com/story/18369106/grafton-celebrate-mothers-everywhere

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 21:03:34 -0700

Boys state track meet qualifiers

Qualifiers to the West Virginia high school track and field championships Friday and Saturday at Laidley Field. Qualifying marks are those attained at regional meets: CLASS A BOYS 100: Casey Pingley, Valley (Wetzel) 11.38; Jacob Ortiz, Wahama 11.5; ...
http://wvgazette.com/rssFeeds/201205130143

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 19:16:41 -0700