What is the American Legion?
The American legion, formed in 1919, is an organization for honorably discharged veterans. In the American Legion, they focus on giving back to their communities. They have many programs that […]
Entries by Luke Kopp
The American Legion’s Oratorical Contest
Every year, the American Legion holds the Oratorical Contest. The Oratorical Contest is a contest in which students give memorized speeches about the Constitution. These students are then given the […]
Stormy Nights
As everyone knows, there was a storm Wednesday night with rather strong winds and rainfall. These winds resulted in a large tree near Panhandle becoming damaged and falling into the […]
Murder at Boys State
On Wednesday, at approximately 4:20, troopers responded to a report in Lewis County that there were shots fired. Upon arrival, the victim was discovered to be dead due to gunshot […]
Medal of Honor
Thank you Nicholas O’Donnell for understanding what the Medal of Honor is all about. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force […]
Hershel Woodrow Williams Citation:
Rank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, 21st Marines, 3d Marine Division. Place and date: Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 23 February 1945. Entered service at: West Virginia. Born: 2 […]
Formal Review
The Boys State prestigious Formal Review was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. The 13 counties marched in perfect sync with the band while they honored the staff, crowd, and […]
Flag Day: Celebrate the Meaning of Our Flag
Throughout the past 200 years Americans have been celebrating Flag Day to commemorate and honor the progression of our country and the sentimental meaning of the flag. The celebration of […]
Crash at Panhandle
At approximately 9:00 a.m. troopers responded to a single vehicle crash at the Panhandle county intersection. There was a black Toyota truck traveling South East until eventually crashing head-on into […]
Citizens’ Trip to Charleston Proves Fruitful
Today the legislative and executive branches made the long trip down to the state capital of Charleston. Along the way, the two buses carrying citizens experienced storms, torrential rains and […]