School Bus In Accident (Thursday, January 30, 2025)

• One of the school buses was involved in single vehicle accident on Wednesday afternoon in the area of Porterfield Rd and Briar Patch Rd. The bus slid on ice and hit a tree. 911 Center received a call from the Board of Education around 4 p.m., sending emergency crews to the site. Nine children were on the bus at the time, but no apparent injuries were reported.

  
  

• Areas of Nestorville and Kasson experienced power outage on Wednesday afternoon. Outage occurred between 4 and 5 p.m. and lasted till almost 11 p.m. for some residents.

  
  

• Barbour County Family Support Center will be hosting Earned Income Tax Credit on Friday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free services provided will be: tax assistance, banking, credit reports, housing counseling, unclaimed properties, financial literacy, and more. For Tax appointment, please call 304-606-8087.

  
  

• City of Philippi transfer station will be open this Saturday, February 1, from 8 a.m. to Noon. Transfer station is open during weekdays, and the first Saturday of every month.

  
  

• Belington Public Library will host Children's Valentine's Day party on February 12, at 5 p.m. The event will have children's story hour, snacks, and Valentine's Day themed crafts.

  
  

• Reminder for farming community - January 30 is the last day to sign up in person for Drought Assistance at the local conservation district office! If you are a farmer, please take advantage of this opportunity. If you know a farmer, share this important information with them.

  
  

• Tygarts Cubs are having limited spots open for children ages 2 and up! Message their Facebook page for more info.

  
  

• Exciting info coming from Here and There Transit! They will now have Belington/Junior Loop in addition to Philippi one! For more info, call 304-457-1818.