{"ok":true,"posts":[{"id":"1342","title":"Traveling Dawgz to serve food in Weston Friday for Friends Auxiliary fundraiser","slug":"traveling-dawgz-friends-auxiliary-fundraiser-october-16-2026","summary":"Traveling Dawgz will serve food at 936 Sharpe Hospital Road in Weston on Friday, Oct. 16, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until sold out. A portion of proceeds will support patient programs and activities sponsored by The Friends Auxiliary.","content":"Traveling Dawgz will serve hot dogs, taco salads and other food at 936 Sharpe Hospital Road in Weston on Friday, Oct. 16, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until sold out.\n\nIn an Oct. 15 post on the Lewis County Bulletin Board, Krista Adkins announced that a portion of proceeds will support patient programs and activities sponsored by The Friends Auxiliary.\n\nThe advertised offerings include bucket nachos, fries and desserts. The announcement also highlights pumpkin cake and new deep-fried cinnamon sugar pretzels.\n\nThe event is open to the public and will go ahead rain or shine. Large orders are welcome, and cash and cards will be accepted.\n\n[See Krista Adkins’ announcement](https://www.facebook.com/groups/477728122396632/posts/3520796964756384/).\n\nSource: Krista Adkins. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 15, 2026 at 10:16:25 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"events","verificationStatus":"community","verificationLabel":"Community-sourced announcement from Krista Adkins on Lewis County Bulletin Board","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/groups/477728122396632/posts/3520796964756384/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-15T13:58:00.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T15:21:14.157Z","lastEditedAt":"2026-10-15T15:38:00.225Z"},{"id":"1341","title":"Stonewall Jackson Lake reports floating debris and stained water Oct. 15","slug":"stonewall-jackson-lake-conditions-2026-10-15","summary":"Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1072.37 feet Thursday morning, 0.13 feet below summer pool, with floating debris reported. Lake surface temperature was 71 degrees, outflow water was 66 degrees and air temperature was 64 degrees.","content":"The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported stained water in Stonewall Jackson Lake and its tailwaters Thursday, Oct. 15, and warned boaters to watch for floating debris.\n\n**Lake level and discharge**\n\nAt 7:30 a.m., the lake elevation was 1072.37 feet, 0.13 feet below summer pool. Gates No. 1 and No. 2 were each open 1.50 feet. Discharge was 450 cubic feet per second, and the river gauge height was 9.85 feet.\n\n**Temperatures and weather**\n\nThe lake surface temperature was 71 degrees, outflow water temperature was 66 degrees and air temperature was 64 degrees. The report did not specify a temperature scale.\n\nSkies were cloudy that morning, with 1.70 inches of precipitation reported over the preceding 24 hours.\n\n**Boating information**\n\nThe Corps advised boaters to beware of floating debris and directed questions about boat launching ramps to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.\n\n[Read the original lake report](https://www.facebook.com/StonewallJacksonLake/posts/pfbid02gKBEpTXX852veAk4WjYngfedcNTHwBSMM2JqgfVYL85p5ekj9H4YJ8JUwhqpAHqVl).\n\nSource: Stonewall Jackson Lake. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 15, 2026 at 11:06:46 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"USACE Stonewall Jackson Lake conditions report","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/StonewallJacksonLake/posts/pfbid02gKBEpTXX852veAk4WjYngfedcNTHwBSMM2JqgfVYL85p5ekj9H4YJ8JUwhqpAHqVl","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-15T12:28:42.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T14:02:42.801Z","lastEditedAt":"2026-10-15T15:09:14.458Z"},{"id":"1343","title":"Lewis County girls basketball matchup with Philip Barbour listed for Jan. 6","slug":"lewis-county-philip-barbour-girls-basketball-january-6-2027","summary":"NFHS Network lists a girls varsity basketball game between Lewis County and Philip Barbour for Jan. 6, 2027, with live and on-demand coverage.","content":"NFHS Network lists Lewis County and Philip Barbour for a girls varsity basketball matchup on Jan. 6, 2027. The listing advertises live and on-demand coverage.\n\nThe listing did not include a tipoff time or venue.\n\nSource: [NFHS Network listing via Google News](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-AFBVV95cUxQcmpPVkZvcDFTSnBWRkE4bzlVcm1fUE1mOEo0OXVZWW5yTDFHeHdubGFWc2dXWDd5bmdLb18yRHNzN21iLUl3U1J2ZUVOcXlybGVNLW1YNzVlXzVKZ2ZWd0hjOThQOWtEN05sQXJsSDVDbVc2bWRDcU9ZVjltMjNVV0NRNHBLb2I0NXBRUTFUeDNHc2VZMWZJSmpsNHBmQjIya2NqakRvSTdPS20tVGJOeE93bDlqeTVyMjVwTXNQR0hOQ1RJUFhjUWVaTFhUWFhQOV95WTRWTHVac2k4dFJHR1A5U0hCQktQRHhrNFJkbDBfVEh6UWVSMA?oc=5).","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"sports","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"NFHS Network broadcast listing","sourceUrl":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi-AFBVV95cUxQcmpPVkZvcDFTSnBWRkE4bzlVcm1fUE1mOEo0OXVZWW5yTDFHeHdubGFWc2dXWDd5bmdLb18yRHNzN21iLUl3U1J2ZUVOcXlybGVNLW1YNzVlXzVKZ2ZWd0hjOThQOWtEN05sQXJsSDVDbVc2bWRDcU9ZVjltMjNVV0NRNHBLb2I0NXBRUTFUeDNHc2VZMWZJSmpsNHBmQjIya2NqakRvSTdPS20tVGJOeE93bDlqeTVyMjVwTXNQR0hOQ1RJUFhjUWVaTFhUWFhQOV95WTRWTHVac2k4dFJHR1A5U0hCQktQRHhrNFJkbDBfVEh6UWVSMA?oc=5","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-15T07:44:26.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T16:41:44.076Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1335","title":"Maids beat Gilmer County in final regular-season home game","slug":"lewis-county-maids-beat-gilmer-county-home-finale-2026-10-14","summary":"Lewis County’s JV and varsity Maids both beat Gilmer County on Oct. 14. Reghan C., the team’s only senior, was also recognized.","content":"Lewis County’s JV and varsity Maids both defeated Gilmer County on Oct. 14 in their final home game of the regular season, LCHS Minutemen Athletics announced.\n\nThe team also recognized Reghan C. as its only senior. The athletics page congratulated her and the team on the night’s play.\n\nThe Maids are scheduled to travel to Keyser on Thursday, Oct. 15.\n\n[Source: LCHS Minutemen Athletics](https://www.facebook.com/LCHSMinutemenAthletics/posts/pfbid02FQYbeLFep4wbo224jdjVgacVf7pfF4EvzMKUYy66KXmJrK9doYxMWzoWUj1cUVgel)\n\nSource: LCHS Minutemen Athletics. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 9:53:15 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"sports","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"LCHS Minutemen Athletics announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/LCHSMinutemenAthletics/posts/pfbid02FQYbeLFep4wbo224jdjVgacVf7pfF4EvzMKUYy66KXmJrK9doYxMWzoWUj1cUVgel","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-15T01:01:18.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T02:04:26.152Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1336","title":"St. Matthew UMC invites neighbors to Soup-palooza Oct. 17","slug":"st-matthew-weston-soup-palooza-october-17-2026","summary":"St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Weston will host its second annual Soup-palooza on Oct. 17. The free community event invites guests to bring soup to share, with the most popular soup winning the golden ladle.","content":"St. Matthew United Methodist Church in Weston invites neighbors to its second annual Soup-palooza on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the church, 120 E. Third St.\n\nThe free community event welcomes everyone. Guests are invited to bring a soup to share, and the soup receiving the most votes will win the golden ladle.\n\nThe flyer lists the start time as 1:00 but does not specify a.m. or p.m.\n\n[See the church’s original announcement](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0eAtzf3YA4yqMpHJ9N4vRSCrrbGaXzSf4d91sDoBajUnsqzW9SLb5rGvjbrCrwxVUl&id=100064718647261).\n\nSource: St. Matthew United Methodist Church Weston WV. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 10:00:55 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"events","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"St. Matthew United Methodist Church announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/groups/144332152914894/posts/2054051108609646/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-15T00:47:44.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T02:10:07.691Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1334","title":"HeartHouse seeks volunteers to make holiday decorations Oct. 17","slug":"hearthouse-rod-wyman-day-action-decorations-october-17-2026","summary":"HeartHouse will host volunteers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for the inaugural Rod Wyman Day of Action. Volunteers will make oversized candy decorations for upcoming Christmas celebrations, and light refreshments will be provided.","content":"HeartHouse is asking volunteers to help make Christmas decorations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, as part of the inaugural Rod Wyman Day of Action.\n\nVolunteers will gather at HeartHouse to build oversized pool noodle candy canes, lollipop decorations and lighted candy garland. Light refreshments will be provided, according to Central West Virginia HeartHouse’s Oct. 14 Facebook announcement.\n\nHeartHouse said it received a grant from Lewis County First for the Rod Wyman Action Project, which honors the late county commissioner’s community involvement by encouraging residents, organizations and volunteer groups to carry out practical service projects.\n\nThe decorations will be used for Christmas in the Lobby celebrations and elsewhere. Beginning Nov. 20, HeartHouse is working with United Way of Gilmer, Lewis & Upshur and the Museum of American Glass in West Virginia on a series of holiday events in the former United Bank lobby in the Camden Building in downtown Weston.\n\nPlans for the decorated lobby include a children’s shopping day, a Trees of Hope raffle, gift wrapping services, visits from Santa, gifts from Five Below and a gala among the trees.\n\n[Read HeartHouse’s original announcement](https://www.facebook.com/CWVHEART/posts/pfbid02QFqGpsWQ9cStJj2oYR4VRLkfj7DUMczQkFTzm5jYZFCjakDfAcymqq4PbYwVTfZ5l)\n\nSource: Central West Virginia HeartHouse. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 9:38:40 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"events","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"Central West Virginia HeartHouse announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/CWVHEART/posts/pfbid02QFqGpsWQ9cStJj2oYR4VRLkfj7DUMczQkFTzm5jYZFCjakDfAcymqq4PbYwVTfZ5l","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-15T00:23:00.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T02:01:24.383Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1331","title":"LCHS students lead middle schoolers in activities at Jackson’s Mill","slug":"lchs-students-lead-mini-day-of-play-at-jacksons-mill","summary":"Lewis County High School volleyball and soccer athletes and AFJROTC cadets led activities for middle schoolers during a “Mini Day of Play” at Jackson’s Mill.","content":"Lewis County High School volleyball and soccer athletes joined AFJROTC cadets to lead middle schoolers in activities during a “Mini Day of Play” at Jackson’s Mill, according to LCHS Minutemen Athletics.\n\nIn its Oct. 14 Facebook post, the athletics page thanked the students for participating and spending time with future Minutemen. It also thanked WVU for the opportunity and partnership.\n\n[Source: LCHS Minutemen Athletics](https://www.facebook.com/LCHSMinutemenAthletics/posts/pfbid0GvThhwMVRLrpfJXkikAWa5nHHgKizpgAdkNJRWM7XzvaQ4oyt7C8xm3ieS2jze1Cl)\n\nSource: LCHS Minutemen Athletics. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 8:24:22 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"education","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"LCHS Minutemen Athletics announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/LCHSMinutemenAthletics/posts/pfbid0GvThhwMVRLrpfJXkikAWa5nHHgKizpgAdkNJRWM7XzvaQ4oyt7C8xm3ieS2jze1Cl","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T23:36:39.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T01:03:14.933Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1332","title":"WVU students host Mini Day of Play for Robert L. Bland students","slug":"robert-l-bland-mini-day-of-play-october-14-2026","summary":"West Virginia University students hosted a Mini Day of Play for Robert L. Bland Middle School students at Jackson’s Mill on Oct. 14.","content":"West Virginia University students hosted a Mini Day of Play for Robert L. Bland Middle School students at Jackson’s Mill on Wednesday, Oct. 14, according to WBOY 12 News.\n\n[Read WBOY’s report](https://www.wboy.com/news/lewis/mini-day-of-play-brings-robert-l-bland-middle-school-students-together/)","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"education","verificationStatus":"verified","verificationLabel":"Reported by WBOY 12 News","sourceUrl":"https://www.wboy.com/news/lewis/mini-day-of-play-brings-robert-l-bland-middle-school-students-together/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T22:49:53.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T01:12:40.274Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1328","title":"NWS names Alum Bridge in strong thunderstorm statement","slug":"nws-strong-thunderstorm-statement-alum-bridge-october-14-2026","summary":"The National Weather Service’s 6:17 p.m. Wednesday statement included Alum Bridge among places a strong thunderstorm could affect, with gusts up to 40 mph, pea-size hail and heavy rain. If outdoors, consider sheltering inside a building, and do not drive through flooded roads.","content":"The National Weather Service in Charleston included **Alum Bridge** among locations a strong thunderstorm could affect in a statement issued at **6:17 p.m. Wednesday, October 14**.\n\nAt that time, radar showed the storm 10 miles southeast of Harrisville, moving southeast at 25 mph. The statement warned of wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail. Those observations describe the storm when the statement was issued.\n\n**Wind, hail and heavy rain**\n\nGusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured objects around, the weather service said. Minor hail damage to vegetation was also possible. Torrential rain was occurring with the storm and could cause localized flooding.\n\nThe statement listed Pullman, Auburn, Baldwin, Avon, Grove, Leopold, Troy, Newberne, New Milton, Alum Bridge, Linn, Coxs Mills and Berea as places that could be affected.\n\n**What residents should do**\n\nThe weather service advised anyone outdoors to consider seeking shelter inside a building. **Do not drive through flooded roads.**\n\nThe storm could intensify, the agency said. Residents should monitor local radio and television stations for additional information and possible National Weather Service warnings.\n\nSource: [National Weather Service statement issued October 14 at 6:17 p.m. EDT](https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3bf2cc662894edf4dbc88e94ed302a16520dc08e.001.1).","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"weather","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"National Weather Service Charleston statement","sourceUrl":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.3bf2cc662894edf4dbc88e94ed302a16520dc08e.001.1","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T22:17:00.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T22:56:10.813Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1333","title":"RLBMS soccer hosts Barbour for eighth grade night at LCHS field","slug":"rlbms-soccer-eighth-grade-night-october-14-2026","summary":"Robert L. Bland Middle School soccer hosted Barbour for eighth grade night Oct. 14 at Lewis County High School’s field, according to RLBMS Athletics.","content":"Robert L. Bland Middle School soccer hosted Barbour for eighth grade night Oct. 14 at Lewis County High School’s field, according to RLBMS Athletics.\n\nThe athletics page thanked the high school for use of the field and said the girls’ action had just begun when it posted that evening.\n\n[See the RLBMS Athletics post](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0EWtcUvoWxoTnMGhKTS89eN8y2fjYXk88EaWeUG1XpsbXW8sje9U2BxQt2xAmfGtNl&id=61565915775137).\n\nSource: Robert L Bland Middle School Athletics. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 8:23:19 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"sports","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"RLBMS Athletics announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0EWtcUvoWxoTnMGhKTS89eN8y2fjYXk88EaWeUG1XpsbXW8sje9U2BxQt2xAmfGtNl&id=61565915775137","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T21:41:49.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T01:15:23.506Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1329","title":"RLBMS hosts Barbour for soccer eighth grade night at LCHS field","slug":"rlbms-soccer-eighth-grade-night-lchs-field-2026-10-14","summary":"Robert L. Bland Middle School hosted Barbour for soccer eighth grade night Oct. 14 at Lewis County High School’s field, according to RLBMS Athletics.","content":"Robert L. Bland Middle School hosted Barbour for soccer eighth grade night Oct. 14 at Lewis County High School’s field, RLBMS Athletics announced.\n\nThe athletics page thanked the high school for use of the field and said the girls’ game was just getting underway when it posted that evening.\n\n[See the RLBMS Athletics announcement](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02JYVKxk15djAWKwL4x6QxXLRfyc5r15JyQoqpEHYx1n9nDA1WSCAdKopJ6sb6ZmwFl&id=61565915775137).\n\nSource: Robert L Bland Middle School Athletics. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 6:52:08 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"sports","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"RLBMS Athletics announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02JYVKxk15djAWKwL4x6QxXLRfyc5r15JyQoqpEHYx1n9nDA1WSCAdKopJ6sb6ZmwFl&id=61565915775137","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T21:41:49.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T23:01:23.161Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1330","title":"Lewis County High School seniors offered prizes for bingo, FAFSA completion and applications","slug":"lewis-county-high-school-senior-bingo-fafsa-application-blitz-october-2026","summary":"A notice for Lewis County High School seniors says Senior Bingo opens Oct. 15 and an application blitz is set for Oct. 29. Students who confirm FAFSA completion with counseling staff can enter an Oct. 30 drawing for a yearbook or prom tickets.","content":"Lewis County High School seniors have three opportunities to enter prize drawings this month, according to an Oct. 14 Facebook group post by Kevin Moffatt.\n\nSenior Bingo opens Oct. 15. Students who complete a blackout on their bingo board and turn it in to the student support center can enter a drawing for a $50 gift card.\n\nStudents can also show a counseling department staff member that they completed their FAFSA to enter a separate drawing. The post asks students to confirm completion only, without sharing personal data. First prize is a free yearbook valued at $70; second prize is a pair of prom tickets valued at approximately $30. That drawing is scheduled for Oct. 30.\n\nThe second annual application blitz is scheduled for Oct. 29. Students can apply to college or technical school, show contact with a military recruiter, or apply for a job. Each verified ticket counts as an entry into prize drawings.\n\nMoffatt thanked supporters and stakeholders who donated prizes.\n\n[Read Kevin Moffatt’s post](https://www.facebook.com/groups/236040530074401/posts/2950603838618043/).","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"education","verificationStatus":"community","verificationLabel":"Community-sourced notice from Kevin Moffatt in the Lewis County High School Facebook group","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/groups/236040530074401/posts/2950603838618043/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T21:35:33.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T23:05:07.567Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1326","title":"Girl Scout Troop 34165 delivers food and volunteers at flood recovery center","slug":"girl-scout-troop-34165-delivers-food-volunteers-flood-recovery-center","summary":"Girl Scout Troop 34165 delivered food-drive donations and volunteered at a flood recovery center on Oct. 13, according to Trena Williams. The troop is also selling nuts and candies to support future projects.","content":"Girl Scout Troop 34165 delivered heat-and-eat food collected through its food drive and volunteered at a flood recovery center on Oct. 13, Trena Williams reported in an Oct. 14 Facebook post in The WWN community group.\n\nThe troop is also selling nuts and candies to support future projects. Anyone interested in ordering can contact Williams through her post, and she will connect them with a Scout to take the order.\n\n[Read Williams’ original post](https://www.facebook.com/groups/385621204854581/posts/28687830304206959/).\n\nSource: Trena Williams. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 3:40:59 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"community","verificationLabel":"Community-sourced: Trena Williams in The WWN","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/groups/385621204854581/posts/28687830304206959/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T19:31:09.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T20:04:31.117Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1337","title":"Anyone missing a dog near McWhorter or Homeland? Resident asks","slug":"dog-owner-sought-mcwhorter-homeland-october-14-2026","summary":"Chris Allman asked in an October 14 Facebook post whether anyone was missing a dog in the McWhorter or Homeland area.","content":"Chris Allman asked in an October 14 Facebook post whether anyone was missing a dog in the McWhorter or Homeland area. Shaylee Allman shared the appeal in the Lost and Found Pets in Lewis County, WV group that afternoon.\n\nThe post included two photos but gave no written description of the dog or a more specific location. Anyone who thinks the dog may be theirs can check [Allman’s original post](https://www.facebook.com/chris.allman.3194/posts/pfbid02J9EArotBjNUsTUJZhbcCb62k7wyu7WsHkzeb847hMYZ6tk82FnU2YuQoE7mi2URql).\n\nSource: Shaylee Allman. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 15, 2026 at 4:02:27 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"community","verificationLabel":"Community-sourced: Chris Allman’s Facebook post","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/groups/117631395082297/posts/3586884684823600/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T18:42:42.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T08:05:04.505Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1324","title":"Arts Council of Weston opens free ‘Reflections’ photography contest","slug":"arts-council-of-weston-reflections-photography-contest","summary":"The Arts Council of Weston is holding a free “Reflections” photography contest with youth and adult divisions. Entries are due November 15 at midnight, with gift certificates awarded to the top three entries in each division.","content":"The Arts Council of Weston is inviting photographers to enter a free contest with the theme “Reflections.” Entries are due November 15 at midnight.\n\nThe contest announcement encourages entrants to look for reflections in lakes, streams and oceans, or use mirrors and windows to tell a story.\n\nThere are youth and adult divisions. The youth division is for ages 12–17. In each division, first place receives a $50 gift certificate, second place a $25 gift certificate and third place a $10 gift certificate.\n\nEntrants should submit their best photos through the Google form reached by scanning the QR code on the announcement’s flyer.\n\nThe Arts Council posted the announcement October 14, and the City of Weston shared it later that day.\n\n[Arts Council of Weston’s original announcement and flyer](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid027oZ9sxdi497C1f7Ss72ctfNtu8TWpbJXWhaFZtfByeeEE6fwLHGus7i5a4FBCrA4l&id=100066879473155)\n\nSource: City of Weston, WV. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 12:43:23 PM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"Arts Council of Weston announcement shared by the City of Weston","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/cityofwestonwv/posts/pfbid035dR7Gf1rMiAsniV1t22FCXDEUiMXmekGRXpqCwdg8h6po1J5Fci7wCguSCycXKyAl","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T16:08:47.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T16:59:48.160Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1323","title":"Lewis County FRN thanks three donors for flood-relief supplies","slug":"lewis-frn-thanks-donors-for-flood-relief-supplies","summary":"Lewis County Family Resource Network thanked Band of Brothers, Harper Lumber & Building Supply and CertainTeed for donating supplies to help local families affected by flooding.","content":"Lewis County Family Resource Network thanked Band of Brothers, Harper Lumber & Building Supply and CertainTeed on October 14 for donating supplies to benefit Lewis County families affected by recent flooding.\n\nThe organization did not specify what supplies were donated or announce distribution arrangements.\n\n[See the Family Resource Network’s announcement](https://www.facebook.com/lewiscountyfrn/posts/pfbid02oJTNyKi4TqRYWQebR9AbxttRKBiLNwnqosCNiiWsu6BX58YxjKT5fiQETGrqrUfcl).\n\nSource: Lewis County Family Resource Network. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 11:11:52 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"Lewis County Family Resource Network announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/lewiscountyfrn/posts/pfbid02oJTNyKi4TqRYWQebR9AbxttRKBiLNwnqosCNiiWsu6BX58YxjKT5fiQETGrqrUfcl","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T12:48:54.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T16:21:40.688Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1338","title":"Stonewall Jackson Lake stood 0.60 feet below summer pool Oct. 14; boaters warned of debris","slug":"stonewall-jackson-lake-conditions-2026-10-14","summary":"Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,071.90 feet, or 0.60 feet below summer pool, on Oct. 14. Lake-surface temperature was 69 degrees, outflow water was 67 degrees and air was 62 degrees; USACE warned boaters about floating debris.","content":"Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1,071.90 feet at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 14, 0.60 feet below summer pool, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The agency reported stained water in both the lake and tailwaters and warned boaters to watch for floating debris.\n\n**Water levels and releases**\n\nGates No. 1 and No. 2 were each open 0.75 feet. Discharge was 185 cubic feet per second, and the river gauge measured 9.04 feet.\n\n**Temperatures and weather**\n\nThe lake-surface temperature was 69 degrees, outflow water was 67 degrees and air was 62 degrees. The report did not specify a temperature scale.\n\nSkies were cloudy that morning, with no precipitation reported during the preceding 24 hours.\n\n**Boat ramp questions**\n\nUSACE directed questions about boat launching ramps to the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.\n\n[Read the Oct. 14 USACE report](https://www.facebook.com/StonewallJacksonLake/posts/pfbid02Dy3XutkZsgdEMAXDKa6QA2F12T5h1MofZ36CNdQU9A3LnUoy3tbM49uHXTRGCxwl).\n\nSource: Stonewall Jackson Lake. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 15, 2026 at 5:06:46 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"USACE Stonewall Jackson Lake report","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/StonewallJacksonLake/posts/pfbid02Dy3XutkZsgdEMAXDKa6QA2F12T5h1MofZ36CNdQU9A3LnUoy3tbM49uHXTRGCxwl","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T12:23:45.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-15T11:04:39.568Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1321","title":"Appalachian Oddities hosts free Odd Lands Alive event Oct. 17","slug":"odd-lands-alive-appalachian-oddities-october-17-2026","summary":"Odd Lands Alive at Appalachian Oddities in Weston runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, with live actors, treats and surprises. Admission is free, and costumes are encouraged.","content":"Appalachian Oddities in Weston will host Odd Lands Alive from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, with free admission, according to an announcement posted by the City of Weston on Oct. 14.\n\nThe one-night event will bring live actors into The Odd Lands immersive installation. Visitors can explore its worlds, meet characters and find treats, goodies and surprises along the way.\n\nCostumes are encouraged for everyone. The announcement also invites people coming to town for the Asylum Ball to stop by in costume.\n\n[Source: City of Weston’s Oct. 14 announcement](https://www.facebook.com/reel/2323775631742141/)\n\nSource: City of Weston, WV. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 11:13:04 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"events","verificationStatus":"official","verificationLabel":"City of Weston event announcement","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/reel/2323775631742141/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T12:23:06.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T13:56:39.936Z","lastEditedAt":"2026-10-14T16:11:40.825Z"},{"id":"1320","title":"Halloween & Safety Fair set for Oct. 31 at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital","slug":"halloween-safety-fair-stonewall-jackson-memorial-hospital-october-31-2026","summary":"The 16th annual Halloween & Safety Fair is set for Oct. 31 at Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, with a costume contest at noon. A new kids’ 1K color run begins at 9:30 a.m., with same-day registration starting at 9 a.m.","content":"The 16th annual Halloween & Safety Fair will take place Oct. 31 at Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to an announcement shared by the Lewis County Family Resource Network.\n\nThe fair will feature free refreshments, giveaways, pumpkin decorating and law enforcement displays. A costume contest begins at noon, with categories for most original, scariest and funniest costumes. The flyer lists age groups of 0–3, 4–7, 8–10 and 11–13.\n\nNew this year is a kids’ 1K color run, scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in the hospital’s back parking lot. Same-day registration starts at 9 a.m. According to the flyer, children who registered for the July 4 children’s race will already be registered for this event and will receive their shirt.\n\nThe fair is sponsored by Vandalia Health Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital, the Lewis County Heart Society and the Lewis County Health Department. The announcement did not give overall fair hours.\n\nFor more information, call 304-517-8612.\n\n[Source: Lewis County Family Resource Network announcement](https://www.facebook.com/lewiscountyfrn/posts/pfbid0f7q4mkXhCg3rK7kU3HVXKqaTrXMtNZVvHZy5iqzBx9dVE3Ku8YEPQpqEGesTGUjNl)\n\nSource: Lewis County Family Resource Network. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 8:11:50 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"events","verificationStatus":"community","verificationLabel":"Community-sourced announcement shared by Lewis County Family Resource Network","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/lewiscountyfrn/posts/pfbid0f7q4mkXhCg3rK7kU3HVXKqaTrXMtNZVvHZy5iqzBx9dVE3Ku8YEPQpqEGesTGUjNl","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T11:51:06.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T12:59:45.031Z","lastEditedAt":null},{"id":"1319","title":"Two dogs reported alongside Warren Mill Road on Oct. 14","slug":"two-dogs-reported-warren-mill-road-2026-10-14","summary":"In a Facebook post dated Oct. 14, Wendy Jerin reported seeing two dogs alongside Warren Mill Road while driving to work. She asked whether anyone knew whose dogs they were.","content":"In an Oct. 14 Facebook post, Wendy Jerin reported seeing two dogs alongside Warren Mill Road while driving to work.\n\nJerin said she could not stop and asked whether anyone knew whose dogs they were. Their current whereabouts have not been confirmed.\n\n[Read Jerin’s original post in Lost and Found Pets in Lewis County, WV](https://www.facebook.com/groups/117631395082297/posts/3586474221531313/).\n\nSource: Wendy Jerin. The newsroom saw this Facebook post on October 14, 2026 at 10:02:07 AM EDT.","mediaUrl":null,"authorName":"Lewis County Newsroom","category":"community","verificationStatus":"community","verificationLabel":"Community-sourced report from Wendy Jerin in Lost and Found Pets in Lewis County, WV","sourceUrl":"https://www.facebook.com/groups/117631395082297/posts/3586474221531313/","published":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-14T11:41:57.000Z","createdAt":"2026-10-14T12:57:00.651Z","lastEditedAt":"2026-10-14T14:15:22.059Z"}]}