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West Virginia is seeking proposals from potential operators for William R. Sharpe, Jr. Hospital in Weston and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Huntington. Both psychiatric hospitals would remain state-owned, according to state officials quoted by WV MetroNews.
USACE Stonewall Jackson Lake reminded Halloween weekend visitors to wear a properly fitted life jacket whenever they are in, on or near open water.
Walmart Weston says residents can schedule a flu shot through its app or stop by the pharmacy. The advertised $0 copay applies with most insurance plans; restrictions apply.
Keri Lambert reminded the Lewis County High School Facebook group that there is no school Nov. 2–3, with students returning Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.44 feet at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 0.06 feet below summer pool. Lake-surface and outflow water temperatures were both 68 degrees, and air temperature was 46 degrees; lake operators warned boaters about floating debris.
Dale Hawkins announced that Fish Hawk Acres will take a four-day staff break Friday, Oct. 30, through Monday, Nov. 2, to give employees and himself time to rest.
Lewis County will move from Class AAA to Class AA for sports with four classifications beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, WV MetroNews reported. The classifications will remain in place through 2030-2031.
The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce recognized Vandalia Health–Mon Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital as a Diamond Sponsor of its 90th annual gala.
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Sep 19, 2026, 8:53 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Ironside Creek Coffee is scheduled to serve drinks and treats Sept. 21 at 936 Sharpe Hospital Road in Weston, with a portion of sales supporting Friends Auxiliary programs.
Sep 19, 2026, 8:43 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A community listing offers a sublimation cup-making setup for $500, including more than 500 transfers, two cases of tumblers and an oven stand.
Sep 19, 2026, 8:43 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A community listing offers never-worn bracelets, earrings and necklaces through a Lewis County-area yard-sale group; the seller asks interested readers to send a direct message for details.
Aug 27, 2026, 6:26 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Robert L. Bland Middle School Athletics says its volleyball team placed third of eight at the Central Preston Wildcat Classic; this guide also carries the school’s current fall athletics schedule.
Aug 17, 2026, 3:04 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A public notice from Agnes Quinn Queen says 68 of 133 flood-affected Lewis County businesses have reopened, while 65 remain closed or operate with altered services.
Sep 19, 2026, 5:49 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A Lewis County Bulletin Board post describes new 22-inch off-road wheels paired with used tires and lists cash, credit, debit and financing as payment options.
Sep 19, 2026, 5:40 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A current notice shared in a Lewis County Facebook group lists the Miss Military Star West Virginia pageant for Oct. 17, 2026, in Elkins, with registration details and a Sept. 26 deadline.
Sep 19, 2026, 5:22 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
USPS says the Horner Post Office remains suspended because of structurally unsafe conditions, with operations relocated to Weston.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:55 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A Shop and Eat in Lewis County post advertises new shirt prints that can be ordered on different shirt colors.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:47 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A community-group post describes black-and-white leather Nike Air Max 90 sneakers in a US youth size 7Y.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:47 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A community-group post describes a framed 3D wall-art piece featuring the three Hitchhiking Ghosts from Disney’s Haunted Mansion.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:23 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Stonewall Sporting Clays in Roanoke offers sporting-clay shooting and asks visitors to call ahead before scheduling a reservation.
Sep 19, 2026, 4:23 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Extreme Adventures at Lewis County Park offers themed mini golf, a high ropes course and two ziplines at the Weston park.
Sep 19, 2026, 3:16 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A request shared in a Lewis County announcements group seeks a country rental that allows pets, with a low-rent fixer-upper also under consideration.
Sep 19, 2026, 1:58 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A public lost-pet notice says Moose, a brown 60-pound mixed-breed dog dragging a blue leash, got loose near Walkersville.
Sep 9, 2026, 2:40 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
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The City of Weston lists FEMA help at 37 Elizabeth Street and a Market Place Mall support site, while a WVEMD notice says residents of Lewis, Pleasants, Ritchie and Upshur counties may apply for federal disaster assistance by Oct. 3.