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238 early votes cast in Lincoln

By SEÁN O'DONOGHUE

Managing Editor

HAMLIN - Election officials at the Lincoln County Clerk's office said that 238 people cast their ballots early for the United States Senate special election during early voting.

The election itself took place last Saturday, but early voting had concluded one week ago, on Wednesday, August 25. There had been five days of early voting.

Speaking to The Lincoln Journal, Thursday, election clerk Sandra Likens said that 238 early votes were cast. That was well down on the number that voted early in last May's primary elections.…

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Hunting Season Changes Explained 

SOUTH CHARLESTON – Several important changes in the state’s fall hunting seasons for wild turkey and black bear, as well as the youth hunting seasons, are included in the new 2010-2011 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary brochure, according to Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro. The publication is now available at all West Virginia hunting and fishing license agents, DNR district offices, Elkins Operation Center and South Charleston Headquarters. The 2010-2011 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary is also…

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More weatherization funds for WV

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced last week that West Virginia has been selected to received more than $500,000 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to expand the state’s successful weatherization program.  West Virginia is increasing its efforts under the Recovery Act’s weatherization program and is continuing to accelerate the pace of weatherization in the state.  As of June 30, West Virginia has already weatherized more than 1,600 homes under the Recovery Act.

Vice President Biden announced at a weatherization…

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