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Agreement denied in suspended Magistrate case ELKINS – U.S. Judge Thomas S. Kleeh has denied a request for an regarding currently suspended Lewis Magistrate Roger D. ”Rob” Clem Jr., 47, of Weston, and Gilmer Magistrate Alton L. Skinner II, 58, of Sand Fork, that would have allowed the two to avoid conviction. Kleeh said he wouldn’t accept the agreements because of the unique nature of the case, adding that he couldn’t find any case where a deferred prosecution agreement had involved public officials and noting the two were in a position of public trust and betrayed that trust. The trial of Clem and Skinner has been postponed until the week of Feb. 18. A pretrial hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 6 in Elkins, according to reports. The two magistrates were indicted in May of this year by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy, wire fraud, mail fraud and obstruction of justice stemming from the use of a bail bonds company. The agreement, according to court documents, would have resolved their cases through deferred prosecution agreements allowing them to avoid convictions. As part of the agreement, the two would have been required to resign within seven days of the agreements going into effect, and agree to never seek another public office by election or appointment again in the United States. Clem and Skinner would have been required to complete the one-year terms successfully for their indictments to have been dismissed. They would have been required to cooperate with authorities, remain out of additional legal trouble, and not contest they violated the certain rules of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The two would also have been required to agree that the Judicial Investigation Commission has sufficient evidence to support their case. The two would also have been required to agree to a possible $1,000 fine and a public censure depending on the outcome based on the decision of Judicial Hearing Board.
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Homecoming Royalty
REBECCA CLISE for Lewis County Community Guide
Delaney Gump, right, and Nick Kuhn, were named Homecoming Queen and King for 2019 at Friday night’s homecoming game. Kara Walsh and Evan Davis served as flower bearers for the royalty. Lewis County came out on top of Robert C. Byrd 21 to 7 to notch an exciting homecoming victory in front of a standing room only home crowd. See the game story on page 2. Check out more pictures from home coming festivities on our Facebook page.
Annual Chamber West Fork Eatery opens officially dinner set Man admits to firearms charge in county CLARKSBURG – Jamie Allen Butcher, of Shinnston, West Virginia, has admitted to a firearms charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced. Butcher, age 48, pled guilty to one count of “Aiding and Abetting Possession of a Stolen Firearm.” Butcher admitted to having a stolen .45 caliber pistol in June 2018 in Lewis County. Butcher faces up to 10 years incarceration and a fine of up to $250,000. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed will be based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon S. Flower is prosecuting the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the West Virginia State Police, and the Weston Police Department investigated. U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided.
Upshur County man sentenced for firearms charge
ELKINS - Floyd Edward Roby, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 37 months incarceration for a firearms charge, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Roby, age 41, pled guilty to one count of “Unlawful Possession of a Firearm” in May 2019. Roby, having previously been convicted of a felony, admitted to having a 9mm pistol in January 2019 in Upshur County. This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Project Safe Neighborhoods is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. PSN is an evidence-based program proven to be effective at reducing violent crime. Through PSN, a broad spectrum of stakeholders work together to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in the community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime. Assistant U.S.Attorney Brandon S. Flower prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office investigated. U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided.
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Felicai Posey WESTON - The Lewis County Chamber of Commerce 84th Annual Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15 at WVU Jackson’s Mill. The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour in Mount Vernon Dining Hall. The dinner will feature prime rib, and live music by Dustin McCray. Dinner will take place in Mount Vernon Dining Hall at 6:30. Felicia Posey will be the keynote speaker for the event. Posey is a recognized leadership specialist and trainer with The John Maxwell Team. Felicia is a seasoned business professional with 15+ years of experience in human capital management with a focus on organization and leadership development resulting in maximizing revenue, profitability, and performance. Her expertise supports improving organizational health while optimizing financial and operational performance in alignment with business strategies. Felicia has led multiple THURSDAY Mostly Sunny 75/48
growth initiatives with senior executives in the private and public sectors including private acquisition as well as, IPO. Her purpose is to add value to others. Felicia supports organizations and individuals with leadership assessment, coaching, speaking, and training services. One of her key strengths is navigating organizational change to achieve adoption and compliance. She has launched critical initiatives such as a respectful workplace to support culture and values. Her passion is serving leaders to help them flourish with leadership excellence. Felicia has multiple leadership certifications while practicing with The John Maxwell Team. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fairmont State College and a lifelong passion for learning. She is married to her husband of See Chamber on Page 7 FRIDAY Sunny 77/49
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The West Fork Eatery is located at the intersection of Second and Center in Weston. The restaurant is serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a varied and exciting menu. With many local elected officials, dignitaries and interested citizens on hand this past Friday, the official ribbon cutting took place with the help of the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. WESTON — Downtown Weston has another choice for folks seeking a great dining experience with the official opening of The West Fork Eatery, located at the intersection of Second and Center, this past Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony provided by the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce. The new eatery is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offers breakfast, brunch and lunch for diners. Specializing in American cuisine, diners can find many favorites on the menu as well as some new and exciting options, as well as seasonal menu items. Whether it’s a sweet Dutch
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baby you savor for or a breakfast burrito or some good old fashioned biscuits and gravy you seek… you will find it at The West Fork Eatery. There’s a classic BLT for lunch along with many other choices. It will certainly take more than one trip tp fully enjoy what the eatery has to offer. Diners seeking an enjoyable lunch will find everything from a variety of salads to a several cheeseburger choices on the menu which you can see by visiting them in person or checking them out on Facebook for more information. You can also call them at (304) 220-0004.
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