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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 18, 2026, 7:18 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A public notice says Garton Real Estate Group has reopened after the July 21 flooding; the firm’s website currently lists Lewis County operations and contact information.
Sep 18, 2026, 7:03 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A post shared in The WWN group asks for reasonably priced roll-off dumpster service and compares a local quote with the poster’s prior rental experience.
Sep 11, 2026, 12:00 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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The Arts Council of Weston will offer Sept. 19 flood-poetry sessions for three age groups at Central WV HEART House, followed by a 7 p.m. evening reading.
Sep 18, 2026, 6:45 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The current MaxPreps page lists 19 players on Lewis County High School’s 2026-27 boys soccer roster.
Sep 18, 2026, 6:45 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community notice advertises a $25 boy-themed baby basket, $15 Sesame Street baskets and custom orders.
Sep 18, 2026, 6:45 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community notice lists a three-bedroom, two-bath home on 44.36 acres in French Creek for $370,000.
Sep 18, 2026, 6:24 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community real-estate notice advertises 5.12 acres near Weston, with city water and electric listed as available and septic work noted as needed.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:58 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Butcher Plumbing says a new office is coming and Kimmie Butcher and Georgia Kuhn will handle phone lines and scheduling as the field team focuses on plumbing work.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:58 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community real-estate notice advertises 796 acres near Walkersville for $2.5 million, with more than 120 acres of pasture and no HOA or deed restrictions listed.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:40 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community sale notice lists several antiques in Weston, including a goat wagon, butter churn, wash-tub set and dry-goods barrel.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:40 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community sale notice advertises 96 acres on Hog Camp Road near Jane Lew with no HOA or deed restrictions listed.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:40 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The Little Shop at Greenbrier in Lost Creek says it is open Friday through Monday with thrift items, homemade goods and seasonal foods.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:19 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Jane Lew has posted a public obituary listing for Jacqueline Marie Stout.
Sep 18, 2026, 5:04 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community sale notice offers a Ty Floppity with a misprinted tag for $200 and says the seller can meet in Weston, Upshur County or Clarksburg.
Sep 18, 2026, 4:28 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
A community sale notice offers a new-condition Ty Stretch for $20, with the seller listing Weston among possible meeting locations.
Sep 1, 2026, 12:00 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Sunny Pointe Corn Maze in Jane Lew will host WV Authors & Illustrators Day on Sept. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.; admission is $10, with free entry for fifth grade and younger and free genealogy research on site.