NOTICE OF
TRUSTEE’S SALE
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE is hereby given pursuant to and by virtue of the authority vested in the Substitute Trustee(s), Richard A. Pill, David D. Pill and Amanda E. Steiner, by that certain Deed of Trust dated September 26, 2008, executed by the Borrower(s), Myoshia S. Bright, Vera E. Middleton and Garland T. Bright, to Charles B. Howard, the Trustee, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Book 1735, at Page 322. At the time of the execution of the Deed of Trust, this property was reported to have a mailing address of 144 Ranson Estate[s] Circle, Ranson, WV 25438. Richard A. Pill, David D. Pill and Amanda E. Steiner were appointed as Substitute Trustees by Substitution of Trustee dated March 28, 2013, of record in the Clerk’s Office in Book 1122, at Page 26. The Borrower(s) defaulted under the Note and Deed of Trust and the Substitute Trustees have been instructed to foreclose under the Deed of Trust. Accordingly, the Substitute Trustee(s) will sell the following described property to the highest bidder at the front door of the Courthouse of Jefferson County, in Charles Town, West Virginia, on the following date:
December 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
All of that certain lot or parcel of real estate situate in the Ranson Corporation, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly bounded and described as follows:
Lot 26, Ranson Estates — Phase II as shown on that plat prepared by Edward L. Johnson, Jr., Professional Surveyor, West Virginia License No. 866, dated March 24, 2001, of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 18, at Page 70 and 70A.
THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to covenants, agreements, rights of way, restrictions and easement of record.
AND BEING the same real estate conveyed unto Myoshia S. Bright, Vera E. Middleton and Garland T. Bright by Deed dated the 26th day of September, 2008, from Jennifer Schech, Charles Schech, Paul S. Minor and Linda A. Minor, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 1056, at Page 523. AND FURTHER BEING the sale real estate conveyed unto Myoshia S. Edwards-Bright and Vera E. Middleton by Deed dated the 7th day of March, 2014, from Myoshia S. Bright, Vera E. Middleton and Garland T. Bright by D. Frank Hill, III Special Commissioner, and recorded in the aforesaid Clerk’s Office in Deed Book 1142, at Page 115.
TERMS OF SALE:
1)The property will be conveyed in an “AS IS” physical condition by Deed containing no warranty, express or implied, subject to the Internal Revenue Service right of redemption, all property taxes, prior Deeds, liens, reservations, encumbrances, restrictions, rights-of-ways, easements, covenants, conveyances and conditions of record in the Clerk’s office or affecting the subject property.
2)The Purchaser shall be responsible for the payment of the transfer taxes imposed by the West Virginia Code § 11-22-1.
3)The Beneficiary and/or the Servicer of the Deed of Trust and Note reserve the right to submit a bid for the property at sale.
4)The Trustee reserves the right to continue sale of the subject property from time to time by written or oral proclamation, which continuance shall be in the sole discretion of the Trustee.
5)The Trustee shall be under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the property to vacate said property, and any personal property and/or belongings remaining at the property after the foreclosure sale will be deemed to constitute ABANDONED PROPERTY AND WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY.
6)The total purchase price is payable to the Trustee within thirty (30) days of the date of sale, with ten (10%) of the total purchase price payable to the Trustee at sale.
Richard A. Pill, Substitute Trustee
David D. Pill, Substitute Trustee
Amanda E. Steiner, Substitute Trustee
85 Aikens Center
Edwin Miller Boulevard
PO Box 440
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-4971
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by deed of trust dated the 17th day of November, 2005, signed by Humberto Bayon, sole owner, to Richard A. Pill, Trustee, which said deed of trust is of record in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson, West Virginia, in Trust Deed Book 1498 at page 72, and Golden & Amos, PLLC, Trustee having been requested so to do by the Secured Creditor, and default having been made under the terms and conditions of said deed of trust, and the provisions in said deed of trust concerning acceleration having been complied with by the Secured Creditor and present holder of the note, said Trustee will sell at public auction at 2:00 o’clock p.m. on the
December 16th, 2025
at the front doors of the Courthouse in Jefferson County in Charles Town, West Virginia located at 100 E Washington St, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414, the following described real estate located in the District of Charles Town, County of Jefferson, State of West Virginia as follows:
All that certain parcel of real estate, with improvements thereon, situate in the Charles Town District, Jefferson County, West Virginia, and more particularly bounded and described by metes and bounds, according to a survey and plat made by Appalachian Surveys, Inc., dated May 1, 1985, which plat is recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the County Commission of Jefferson County, West Virginia, in Plat Book 6, at Pages 97-97B, thereon described as Lot No. 35, Section 2, Willow Brook Village.
It is the intention of this notice to sell the secured property by proper description as was intended to be transferred and conveyed in the aforesaid deed of trust.
The above described real estate is reported to have a mailing address of:
18 Swallow Ct, Charles Town, WV 25414
TERMS OF SALE: Cash in hand on day of sale or within 30 days of date of sale upon terms to be agreed upon between Trustee and successful bidder, time being of the essence; payment for unpaid real estate taxes to be assumed by the purchaser. The Trustee does not warrant title or fitness to this property; it is being purchased as is; this is a buyer beware sale and any buyer is advised to retain counsel before the sale. If there is any part of the process of sale which is found to be objectionable, the Trustee reserves the right to cancel the sale. No purchaser should take possession or make improvements in the premises until the Trustee deed is delivered or recorded. A third party purchaser at sale will be required to pay the purchase price plus all recording and transfer fees.
Trustee at sale is under no duty to cause any existing tenant or person occupying the subject property to vacate said property.
FEDERAL TAX LIEN: In the event that there are Federal Tax Liens against the property, the United States would have the right to redeem the property within a period of 120 days from the date of such sale or the period allowable for redemption under local law, whichever is longer.
The party(ies) secured by the Deed of Trust reserve the right to purchase the property at such sale. If the purchaser at sale is unable to complete the terms of purchase within 30 days, the Trustee reserves the right to transfer the property to the next highest bidder.
Any sale hereunder may be adjourned from time to time without any notice other than oral proclamation at the time and place appointed for this sale or by posting of a notice of same. Should the Trustee not appear at the time appointed for the sale and there is no notice posted of a continuance please contact the office of the Trustee to make further inquiry. Any sale may be conducted or adjourned by the designated agent or attorney of the Trustee. The undersigned is fully vested with the authority to sell said property as Trustee by instrument of record. Some Trustee sales may be conducted by a servicer required Auction Company. In that event, the auctioneer will be acting under an “Auction Services Agreement.”
Should any party have any inquires, objections to the sale or protests regarding the sale, or requests regarding the sale, please notify the trustee below by one of the means of communications set forth below.
GOLDEN & AMOS, PLLC, TRUSTEE
543 Fifth Street, P.O. Box 81
Parkersburg, WV 26102
Telephone (304) 4853851
Fax (304) 485-0261
E-mail: [email protected]
Our business hours are 8 :30 AM – 5 :00 PM
On weekdays – not including holidays
Lender: PNC
Processor: Kaylee Riddle/ Ext 27
(NTS/2025FC/JH)
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IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
In re: Estate of Edward J. Still
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The Petitioner, Jonathan Schoenberger, by counsel, Christopher P. Stroech, Esq., pursuant to Rule 4(e)(1) of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure and W.Va. Code §41-5-5, has requested that the Clerk of the Commission enter this Order of Publication. Based upon this request, it is ADJUDGED and ORDERED that the following be published once a week for two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Jefferson County:
IN THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
In re: Estate of Edward J. Still
Notice is hereby given that a Petition has been filed to probate a copy of a
Last Will and Testament of Edward J. Still in solemn form.
A copy of the Petition may be obtained from the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office.
Each known and unknown interested party must appear and defend on or
before January 12, 2026, at 2:00pm, at the 1st Floor Former County Commission Room,
100 East Washington Street, Historic Courthouse, Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414,
which is not fewer than thirty (30) days after the first publication hereof.
Should any interested party fail to appear, default judgment will be rendered against
all such known and unknown parties. Counsel for Petitioner is Christopher P. Stroech, Esq., Panhandle Legal, 116 W. Washington Street, Suite 2E, P.O. Box 550, Charles Town, WV 25414, Phone: (304) 930-1945, Email: [email protected]
ENTERED: 12/1/2025 Jacqueline C. Shadle
Clerk of the Jefferson County Commission
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
IN RE: LORRIE J. FOX CASE NO: CC-25-G-23
NOTICE TO: Lorrie J.Fox, Kimberly France Snyder, Shawn Bennicker, and other Unknown Children, Relatives, or Interested Parties of Lorrie J. Fox
OU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing will be held on Monday, January 26 ,2026, at 12:00 P..M. at the Jefferson County Courthouse Meeting Room, 100 E. Washington Street, Charles Town, WV, on the matters contained in the Petition filed in Case No.25-G-23.
A copy of said Petition and Notice of Appointment of Counsel can be obtained from the Clerk of the Circuit Court at her office in Jefferson County, West Virginia
Dated December 1, 2025
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Andrew T. Waight, Esq.
Counsel for Department of Human Services
812 Quarrier Street, 6th Floor
Charleston, WV 25301
WV State Bar ID No. 13276
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ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to §15-5A-7(d)(5) of the State Code of WV
The emergency response plan for hazardous materials is available for review, as are those material safety data sheets (MSDS), emergency first aid, and medical treatment procedures, inventory of forms and follow-up emergency notices which have been submitted to the Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee. Members of the public who wish to review the plan, material safety data sheets (MSDS), others forms or follow-up notice may do so at the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management located at 28 Industrial Blvd., Kearneysville, WV 25430.
Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee
28 Industrial Blvd., Kearneysville, WV 25430
Phone (304) 728-3290
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, ex rel.
WEST VIRGINIA STATE POLICE, MARTINSBURG DETACHMENT,
PETITIONER,
CIVIL ACTION NO. 2025-P-181
FIVE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWO DOLLARS AND SIXTY-FIVE CENTS
($5,102.65) US CURRENCY,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY,
GW SMOKE SHOP,
RESPONDENT PROPERTY OWNER,
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
The purpose of this action is to obtain the forfeiture of the property below described. Any claimant to the property must file a claim in writing with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia on or before the 12th day of January, 2026, and serve a true copy on Neil Zahradnik, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia.
In addition, any claimant must file an additional written notice stating you wish to contest the forfeiture within 30 days. Any claim filed must clearly state the identity of the claimant and address where legal process can be served upon the claimant. The property seized and sought to be forfeited in this action is: Five Thousand One Hundred Two Dollars and Sixty-Five Cents ($5,102.65).
“The Confiscated property is subject to administrative forfeiture unless you provide written notice, within 30 days of receipt of this notice that you wish to contest the forfeiture. If you fail to provide a notice to the Prosecuting Attorney, you will immediately and forever lose all right, claim, title and interest to the confiscated items, and it will be disposed of according to law.”
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson County, West Virginia will seek an Order from the Circuit Court directing the forfeiture of the above described property to the State of West Virginia investing ownership of said property to the West Virginia State Police, in open court in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia, sitting in Charles Town, on or after the 5th day of February, 2026.
Tina Renner, Clerk
Circuit Court of Jefferson County, West Virginia
By: A. Reynolds, Deputy
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION
FAMILY COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WV
To: Jeff Allen Bohrer, Respondent
Magistrate Court Case No,: 25-M-19D-00236 Family Court Civil Action No,: 25-DV-132
ORDER OF PUBLICATION DV EPO HEARING CONTINUATION
1. The object of this suit is to obtain protection from the Respondent.
2. The object of this publication by Class 1 legal advertisement is to notify Respondent of the extension of the original Emergency Protective Order prohibiting the above-named Respondent from having contact with certain individuals. This Order may affect property and other rights of the Respondent. Violating this Order may subject the Respondent to criminal sanctions. The Respondent is strongly encouraged to obtain a copy of this Extension of the Emergency Protective Order and Petition from the Circuit Clerk of the county listed above.
3. The Emergency Protective Order will remain in effect until January 2, 2026.
4. The Final Hearing Date is set for January 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before the Jefferson County Family Court.
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
It appearing by evidence duly taken in this action that you could not be found in or that you have left the State of West Virginia, you are hereby notified of the Order referenced above. A copy of the Petition and Order may be obtained at the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk’s office. This Emergency Protective Order will remain in effect until 2nd day of January, 2026.
Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 3rd day of December, 2025.
Tina Renner
Clerk of the Court
By: D. Davis, Deputy Clerk
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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Jefferson County Commission has scheduled the Annual Public Hearing on The Operations of the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency within Jefferson County.
Oral or written comments can be provided at the hearing, at 7:00 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025 in the County Commission meeting room located on the main level of the Jefferson County Government Complex, 393 N. Lawrence St., Charles Town. You may also submit written comments to [email protected] or to PO Box 250, Charles Town, WV 25414. Emailed public comment must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025 for inclusion in the meeting packet.
A copy of the Jefferson County, West Virginia Emergency Ambulance Service Fee Ordinance can be located on the Jefferson County Commission website at:
https://wwwjeffersoncountywv.org/home/
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA
JUDGE COHEE
IN THE INTEREST OF: ABUSE & NEGLECT
ALAZAY HARRIS, Infant, CASE NO. 25-JA-62
IMANI HAMOUND, Infant, CASE NO. 25-JA-63
LASHANTI HARRIS, Infant, CASE NO. 25-JA-64
JAH’KIA HARRIS, Infant, CASE NO. 25-JA-65
BISHOP BAILEY, Infant, CASE NO. 25-JA-66
CURTIS BAILEY, Father, Father of Bishop,
UNKNOWN FATHER, Father of Lashanti,
DAVID POULSON, Father of Jah’kia,
Respondent,
LOGAN TAYLOR HARRIS, Mother,
KHALFAN HAMOUD, Father of Alazay and Emani,
Non-Offending Respondent.
TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, Father of Lashanti, DAVID PULSON, Father of Jah’kia
Notice is hereby given to the above named parties pursuant to West Virginia Code § 49-4-601
and § 59-3-1 that a Petition in the above captioned matter has been previously filed in the Circuit
Court of Jefferson County. Notice is further given that an Adjudication Hearing in this case is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Jefferson County Judicial Center, located at 110 North George Street, Charles Town, West Virginia, to determine the issues alleged in the petition and the possible termination of parental rights in and to said children.
A copy of the Petition can be obtained from the CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, located at 119 North George Street, Charles Town, West Virginia.
The parents of these children have the right to counsel at every stage in these proceedings, and if not already appointed an attorney, one may be appointed for them upon application to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Failure to respond to this notice could result in possible termination of parental rights to these children.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA
BY COUNSEL
Adam J. Ward
Prosecuting Attorney, Jefferson County, WV
By: _/s/Travis D. Nupp___
Travis D. Nupp
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office
P. O. Box 729
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 728-3243
West Virginia Bar No. 14472
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REQUEST FOR BIDDERS
The non-profit Friends of Happy Retreat has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking bids for the following services at the historic Happy Retreat mansion in Charles Town, WV:
1.Attic Insulation.
a.Extraction/removal or the existing Batt insulation and removal from site.
b.Provide air sealing of all openings, pipe penetrations, light fixtures, fans and top plates to prevent air leaks and increase energy efficiency.
c.Provide new Batt insulation R 60 for a complete attic insulation package including all open attic areas, access hatches and existing HVAC equipment.
d.Alternatives to Batt insulation will be considered. Contractor to provide alternatives for review.
2.Weatherization of Basement Doors and Windows.
a.The contractor will provide a complete scope of work to repair, insulate and seal all basement windows and doors. Where necessary doors and windows need to be re-hung for function, security and loss of energy during the heating season. All repairs shall be prime painted after the repair.
3.Weatherization of All Windows and Doors on the Upper levels.
a.Contractor will provide all labor and materials to weather strip and seal gaps between moving parts of the widow sash and frames.
b.Caulking and sealing may be applied to non-moving parts and seams to prevent air and water infiltration.
c.Materials for the work may include wool felts, thin metal stripping and sash channels as required to complete the work.
d.When the sash or wooden parts of the windows and doors are repaired or made true for functions must be prime painted after the repair.
e.Exterior sills if rotted may require repair as part of this scope of work and must be prime painted after the repair.
For the RFQs and other details, visit www.HappyRetreat.org/RFQ. Responses are due December 29, 2025, 5:00 pm eastern, and there is a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on December 22, 2025 at the times specified in the RFQs at Happy Retreat, 600 Mordington Avenue, Charles Town, WV 25414. For information, contact [email protected].
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Notice of Administration to Creditors, Distributees & Legatees
Notice is hereby given that the following estate(s) have been opened for probate in the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at PO Box 208 Charles Town, WV 25414‑0208. Any person seeking to impeach or establish a will must make a complaint in accordance with the provisions of West Virginia Code 41‑5‑11 through 13. Any interested person objecting to the qualifications of the personal representative or the venue or jurisdiction of the court, shall file written notice of an objection with the County Commission through the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at the address listed above within 60 days after the date of the first publication or within 30 days of the service of the notice, whichever is later. If an objection is not filed timely, the objection is forever barred. Any person interested in filing claims against an estate must file them in accordance with West Virginia Code 44‑2 or 44‑3A.
Settlement of the estate(s) of the following named decedent(s) will proceed without reference to a fiduciary commissioner unless within 60 days from the first publication of this notice a reference is requested by a party of interest or an unpaid creditor files a claim and good cause is shown to support reference to a fiduciary commissioner.
First Publication Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Claim Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026
ESTATE OF:
BERNICE ANN CLINE
EXECUTRIX:
STACEY CLINE
17435 GENERAL LEE DRIVE
SHARPSBURG MD 21782
ATTORNEY:
JAMIE HILL
299 ROCK CLIFF DRIVE
MARTINSBURG WV 25401‑2835
ESTATE OF:
BETTY LOUISE GREY
EXECUTOR:
ROBERT IRVING GREY JR
860 N CRISS ST
CHANDLER AZ 85226‑5926
ESTATE OF:
GRETCHEN W VAN CAMP
EXECUTOR:
KENNETH LEE VAN CAMP
1035 NEEDY RD
MARTINSBURG WV 25405‑5581
ATTORNEY:
BRAUN HAMSTEAD
507 S. FAIRFAX BLVD
CHARLES TOWN WV 25414‑1479
ESTATE OF:
JAMES STEWART SCOTT JR
EXECUTRIX:
JEAN K SCOTT
54 SCOTT DRIVE
SHEPHERDSTOWN WV 25443‑4649
ESTATE OF:
MARY KATHRYN RAYGOR
ADMINISTRATRIX:
HEATHER LEE GARCIA
25 BAYBERRY COURT
HARPERS FERRY WV 25425‑3043
ESTATE OF:
LESLIE MITCHELL PRESCOTT
ADMINISTRATRIX:
WENDY SUE NEWLIN
82 HOMESTEAD LANE
RANSON WV 25438‑5628
ESTATE OF:
EUGENE MORISON DAWSON
EXECUTOR:
ERIC EUGENE DAWSON
720 PINNACLE DRIVE
BUNKER HILL WV 25413‑3556
ESTATE OF:
SARA SUTTON FADOUL
ADMINISTRATRIX CTA:
DIANE MARGARET NOVINGER
25277 ORIBI PLACE
ALDIE VA 20105‑3410
Subscribed and sworn to before me on 12/4/2025
Jacqueline C Shadle
Clerk of Jefferson County
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
OF WEST VIRGINIA
CHARLESTON
CASE NO. 25-0426-W-42T
WEST VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY,
Rule 42T application to increase rates and charges.
CASE NO. 25-0428-S-42T
WEST VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY,
Rule 42T application to increase rates and charges.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT HEARING
The Commission will hold a public comment hearing on December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. The public comment hearing will be held virtually, allowing for interested persons to make a comment telephonically, through the Microsoft Teams application from the internet, or in-person at the Commission headquarters. Interested persons intending to make a virtual public comment should register with the Commission by 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 12, 2025. Registration may be made by any of the following methods:
(1)through the Microsoft Teams meeting link located on the Commission’s website, http://www.psc.state.wv.us under the “PSC Hot Topics” section located at the top of the homepage;
(2)by calling 304-340-0822 (Alexis Weimer) or 304-340-0820 (Andrew Gallagher); or
(3)by emailing [email protected].
Interested persons wishing to comment in-person at the public comment hearing should attend and sign up to speak at 5:30 p.m. at Public Service Commission, Howard M. Cunningham Hearing Room, 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia.
As an alternative to speaking at the public comment hearing virtually or in-person, individuals or entities interested in providing written comments regarding these cases should submit their comments by mail or hand delivery to Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323 or online at http://www.psc.state.wv.us by clicking on “Submit A Comment” in the left column and following the directions provided. All written comments should be marked with Case No. 25-0426-W-42T or Case No. 25-0428-S-42T. Interested persons may also attend the public comment hearing in-person or via webcast to observe the public comment hearing. The webcast may be viewed by clicking “Commission Webcast” located under the “Inside the PSC” section in the left column on the Commission’s website: www.psc.state.wv.us.
WEST VIRGINIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
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