News Archive

The following press releases are out of date but posted here as a record of WVU-ES activities. They are organized by program center and administrative function. However, not included in the News Archive are the many cutlines and photographs provided to newspapers as coverage of 4-H Day, Volunteer Leaders Weekend, and other special events.
Administrative | Agriculture and Natural Resources | Community, Economic and Workforce Development | For County Office Release | 4-H and Youth, Family, and Adult Development | Development | Special Mission WVU Campus: Jackson's Mill

• Community Floodproofing Expo Sunday in Charleston
• 4-H Football Day to Kick Off New Way for Youths to See WVU
• National Grandparents Day Just Another Parenting Day for Many
• Facilities Management and 4-H Expert to Guide WVU Jackson’s Mill
• USDA issues final action on WVU 4-H Native American complaint
• Health, Wealth, Wisdom Focus of CEOS State Conference
• Community Development Institute Open to Volunteers Also
• Rediscover Fresh Flavor, Healthy Food at Local Farmers’ Market
• Young German Farmer Speaks with 4-H’ers, Farm Families
• Find Your Plan in New ‘MyPyramid’ Food Guidance System
• Wash Hands or Sanitize Hands?
• Signs, Cards Urge: Touch Animals? Wash Your Hands!
• Master Gardeners: Volunteers Adding Value, Beauty

Administrative

2005

• Big Splash: Pool Dedication, Donor Recognition and Beef Barbecue
• Visit Germ City—Safely—at WVU Exhibit at State Fair Aug. 18-20
• Treasure WVU Mountaineer Country Fun at State Fair, Aug. 12-21
• Nearly 800 to Attend WVU Extension Day at Legislature
• Agroterrorism to Be Focus of Homeland Security Project Leader on Monday
• Conference Targets 'Midlifers'

2004

• Keep Salmonella Away from Holiday Foods
• Enjoy Holidays Without Putting on Pounds
• Aquaculture Forum to Focus on Family, Newcomers
• Cote Assumes National Leadership Roles for WVU
• Youths Focus on Their Skills, World at Older Members’ Conference
• Student Brings the ‘Heart of Europe’ to the Mountain State
• Conferences Provide West Virginia Women Tools for Financial Success
• Staley Receives WVU Extension Special Partner Award
• Fredericks Honored as Outstanding Philanthropists
• Wetzel County Extension Agent Recognized
• Roane County Extension Agent Recognized
• Wood County Extension Agent Recognized
• WVU Extension Honors Wayne Instructor
• WVU Extension Honors Nicholas-Fayette Extension Agent
• WVU Extension Honors Ritchie County Agent
• WVU Extension Honors Cabell County Extension Agent
• WVU Extension Honors Mercer Extension Agent
• WVU Extension Honors Brooke County Extension Agent
• WVU Extension Honors Jackson County Employees
• WVU Extension Honors Hugh I. Shott Jr. Foundation
• Yokum Named Extension’s Outstanding Volunteer Fund-raise
• Barbour County 4-H Wins Third National Title, Makes History
• West Virginians to Show Support for WVU Extension at Capitol
• Emergency Responders to Be Asked to ‘Design’ New Training Center
• WVU Faculty to Visit Northern Panhandle during Scholars Tour

2003

• Carroll Receives Extension Performance Award
• Cooke Earns Extension Honor for Assisting WVU Faculty Tour
• Scott Earns WVU Extension Award for Pest Management Program
• Richmond Earns WVU Extension Award for Pest Management Program
• Miller Earns WVU Extension Award for Pest Management Program
• Campbell Earns WVU Extension Award for Pest Management Program
• Haddix, Summers Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Waybright Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Shriver, Himes Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Matlick, Himes Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Davis, Simmons Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Howard Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Wolfe Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Dolu,Hooper and Riggs Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Jopling, Leatherman and Workman Honored by WVU Extension Service
• Cheves, Hicks Honored By WVU Extension Service
• Bennett, Hovatter, Roper Honored by WVU Extension Service
• Cobb, Marra and Rickman Honored by WVU Extension Service
• McCormick Receives Three WVU Extension Honors
• MacDowell Earns Extension Performance Honor
• Local WVU Faculty, Staff Honored by WVU Extension Service
• Christie Receives Special Partner Honor from WVU Extension Service
• Patton Receives Honors from WVU Extension Service
• Gamble Receives WVU Extension Service Award
• Olson Earns Extension Program Award
• Kalkreuth Roofing Earns WVU Extension Service Special Partner Honor
• Brown’s Excavating Earns WVU Extension Service Special Partner Honor
• March Westin, MEI Earn WVU Extension Special Partner Honors
• Baker Concrete Construction Earns WVU Extension Service Honor
• N.F. Mansuetto and Sons Earns WVU Extension Service Special Partner Honor
• Davis/Pickering Associates Earns WVU Extension Service Special Partner Honor
• G. A. Brown and Son Earns WVU Extension Service Special Partner Honor
• C.L. Belt Construction Earns WVU Extension Service Special Partner Honor
• Three Kanawha Construction Firms Earn WVU Extension Service Honors
• Swope Construction, Frye Roofing Earn WVU Extension Honors
• Nominations Needed for Martin Luther King Award
• Experience Living in Poverty Through Upcoming Seminar
• Fairmont Cemetery Project Earns Mollohan Grant
• Lincoln County’s Mud River Selected for $1 Million Cleanup Project
• Princeton Native Named Fire Extension Director at WVU
• Attention Media: Capture Celebrants Enjoying History, Making History at 2 Events
• State Fire Academy Returns to Morgantown Next Week
• County to Offer Family CARDIAC Fun! Program
• Poultry Association Hosts Festival of Ideas, Annual Convention
• State Poultry Association Hosts Festival of Ideas
• Technology Donation to Benefit Extension, Other Units
• Media Advisory: Media Invited to WVU Dinner Program in Moorfield
• WVU Faculty to Visit Businesses in Eastern West Virginia during Scholars Tour
• Extension Garden Calendars Now Available

  2002

• Extension Names Director of Development
• Extension Suggests Contributing to Flood Relief Groups
• Miller Named to National Academy of Sciences Committee
• Westfall Earns Extension Service Honor
• Garlow Earns Extension Service Honor
• Miller Receives Extension Service Honor
• Shinn Earns Extension Service Honor
• Wayne County Residents Honored by Extension Service
• Hicks Receives Extension Service Honor
• Walker Receives Extension Service Honor
• McCutcheon Named Monongalia County's Newest Extension Agent
• Conference Assists Professionals Working with Relative Parents
• Harless Honored For Legacy of Service to Extension, WVU
• Hovatter Earns Extension's Resource Development Award
• Extension Partners to Receive Special Honors
• Local Residents Earn WVU Extension Service Honors
• Fairgoers "Look What's Cookin'" at WVU

  2001

• Townsend Honored by WVU-ES
• Haddix-Hodges Honored by WVU-ES
• Hughes Receives Research Honor from WVU-ES
• Simms Honored by WVU-ES
• Nottingham Honored by WVU-ES
• Wool Project Earns WVU-ES Honors for McConnell, Snively
• Nestor Honored by WVU-ES
• Cheves Honored by WVU Extension Service
• Muncy Honored by WVU-ES
• Basden Receives Two Honors from WVU-ES
• Triplett Receives Two Honors from WVU-ES
• Harp Honored by WVU-ES
• Hutson Honored by WVU-ES
• Fifteen WVU-Affiliated Programs Earn Kellogg Grants
• WVU Faculty Members to Travel State's "Country Roads"
• Extension Staff Members to Attend Regional Leadership Conference
• University Exhibits Many Diverse Programs at State Fair
• Commissioner, WVU Faculty, Staff Honored by Extension
• Flood '01: Reports from the Front Line Spirit article
• Flood '01: County Extension Employees Aid Flood Relief Efforts Spirit article
• Flood '01: Flood-damaged Areas Still Need Help Spirit article
• Flood '01: What Do Families Need You to Do? Spirit article
• Flood '01: American Red Cross Accepting Checks Spirit article

  2000

• Ann Berry Named Extension Communications Director
• Extension Agent Takes the University to the People Spirit article
• Video Conferences Explore Land-Grants' Role in Workforce Development

  1999

• Honored for Excellence
• County Program Forums
• Hardesty, Lang, and Other Officials Present at National Outreach Conference
• Transitional Leaders Assume Posts with WVU Extension

1998

• WVU to roll out blue, gold carpet at 74th annual State Fair in Lewisburg
• Planning groups offer recommendations to strengthen Extension Service

1997

• Extension program centers proposed to meet state needs
• Brenda Sue Black Named Associate Director

Agriculture and Natural Resources

2005

• Ag-Forestry Tour to Showcase Southern W.Va. Abundance, Promise
• Celebrate Gardening Month with Extension Garden Calendar
• Grazing Forum to Focus on Benefits to Farmer, Environment
• Manage Before They Damage: Don’t Ignore Carpenter Bees

2004

• Staley Honored for Supporting Ag Ed Programs for Farm Families
• Farmers Urged to Make Winter Fuel Plans Now
• Shepherds to Discuss Industry’s 3 Ps Feb. 21 in Riverton
• Regional Marketing and Cattlemen's Conference Coming to Morgantown
• Farm Marketing, Disease Prevention Topics of February Conference
• AGR-Lite Provides First Revenue Insurance; Deadline Jan. 31

2003

• Survey to Aid Understanding of Economic Impact of Horse Industry
• Make It Yourself with Wool Judging and Fashion Show to Be Held Nov. 7
• WVU Studies Economic Impact of Horse Industry
• Six to Be Inducted into W.Va. Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame
• Aquaculture Forum to Focus on Product Markets
• Horse Owners and Businesses Can Participate in Equine Study

2002

• West Nile Virus of Concern to Horse Owners

2001

• Aquaculture Forum Features Latest Research, Information
• Organic Farm Products Becoming More Popular With Families
• Hogmire to Receive Distinguished Achievement Award

2000

• Master Gardeners Lead October Conference at Oglebay
• Teachers Encouraged to Apply for 'Ag Institute'
• National Agricultural Earth Day Celebration Announced

1999

• Drought Emergency
• Kenneth Semmens Appointed Aquaculture Specialist
• Zimmerman Picked to Lead Agricultural Extension Programs

1997

• Conference to explore waste challenges, solutions
• Livestock producers to explore marketing alliances

Community, Economic, and Workforce Development

2005

74th WVU State Fire School to Train Region’s Emergency Responders
2005 State Fire School Offers Media Visual Opportunities

2004

• Celebrate National Family Week: Nov. 21-27
• Begin Early: Shape Kids’ Healthy Eating Habits
• Help Elderly Avoid Food-Borne Illnesses
• Holidays Revive Turkey Safety Steps
• Halloween Can Be Fun without Candy
• Share Family Memories Sept. 12, National Grandparent Day

2002

• Saturday's school safety symposium canceled
• Annual State Fire School Begins July 15

  2000

• Southern Summit Focuses on Economics Development
• Zaricki Named Extension Agent in Clay County

  1999

• Hodges Named to Lead WVU Fire Service Extension

  1998

• Realtor Classes on Radon, Lead, and Asbestos to Be Offered
• Ten selected as WVU Community Fellows
• State firefighters to train at WVU
• Obituary: Everett C. Perkins Jr.
• Contractors to Be Honored by Fall-Safe
• Athey named interim Fire Service Extension director
• Construction Safety and Health Conference
• Direct marketing conference slated Jan. 29-31 at Cedar Lakes

  1997

• W. Va. town learns from 'First Impressions'
• Eight selected for WVU community development fellowship

4-H and Youth, Family, and Adult Development

2005

• Monroe 4-H Brings National Judging Honors to West Virginia Again
• 4-H Devotees to Ride 250 Miles for Donations
• 4-H’ers to Vie for State Demonstration, Speaking Honors
• 4-H'ers Invited to Basketball Day at WVU
• Increase, Develop Your Camp Planning Skills in February

2004

• 2004 Cutline Templates for Volunteer Leaders’ Weekend Photos
• Oct. 9: Friends Day 2004, 4-H Hall of Fame
• 4-H Conference Connects Teens, Public Policy, and W.Va. Legislature
• 4-H: Why WVU President David C. Hardesty, Jr. is Involved
• 4-H All Stars Named WVU Extension Outstanding Partner
• Friends Day to Honor Mill Devotees, 4-H Hall of Fame New Members
• Leader Details ‘Essential Elements’ to Guide 4-H Youth Development
• Volunteers Trained at Relatives as Parents State Conference
• Relatives as Parents Trains Volunteer Facilitators
• Giving Thanks to Those Who Volunteer
• CARDIAC Challenge! Improving Mountain State Citizens’ Health
• Local 4-H Members Experience West Virginia’s Legislative Process
• 4-H’ers to Learn about Legislature March 2
• Camps for All Ages Highlight 4-H Summer Activities
• Safety and health focus of WVU Extension camping conference

2003

• 4-H Members Enjoy Day of WVU Football, Academics
• Extension Staff, 4-H Members, Alumni Invited to Tailgate 2003
• Diabetes Conference Brings National Experts to State
• Clover Card Raises Funds for Local, State 4-H Programs
• Dinner for 100 Honorees to Inaugurate 4-H Hall of Fame
• Web Site Spotlights W.Va. 4-H Hall of Fame Honorees
• 4-H Football Day Activities Feature WVU Academics, Athletics
• Alpha Camps Promote Personal Skill Development, Health
• National IFYE Program Being Reviewed by Task Force
• 4-H Mini-Society Workshop Offered for Volunteer Leaders
• 2nd Annual Reunion Beckons Local 4-H Alumni to WVU Jackson's Mill
• 4-H Hall of Fame to 'Open' May 31 at WVU Jackson's Mill
• Local Citizens Help Energy Express Celebrate 10th Anniversary
• Energy Express to Celebrate 10th Year of Helping Children Read
• Local 4-H Members Experience West Virginia's Legislative Process
• WVU Extensin Names State 4-H Program Leader
• Hanst to Be Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
• 4-H Members to Experience West Virginia's Legislative Process
• 4-H Youth to Experience WVU's Academic and Athletic Programs
• 4-H Members and Families Experience WVU Academics and Athletics
• Taste and Nutrition: Can You Have Both During the Holidays?

  2002

• The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
• IFYE Finds Poland's Cultural Differences Interesting
• IFYE Describes Denmark's Customs, People
• IFYE to Discuss Visit to Denmark
• Volunteers Learn How to Nurture 'Relatives as Parents' Groups Here
• CEOS Clubs to Welcome Student from Kenya
• Relatives Invited to Learn about Kin Care Legal Issues May 17
• International 4-H Exchange Student to Discuss Poland Experiences
• Local 4-H Alumni to Celebrate at WVU Jackson's Mill
• Expert to Explain Kin Care Legal Issues at May 17 Dinner
• National Conference Highlights Diabetes Education
• WVU Extension to co-sponsor national conference on diabetes education next week
• Media Invited to Saturday's Spanish Culture Retreat at WVU
• Learn and Life Spanish Culture at November Retreat
• Extension releases Report on 4-H Camping Practices
• 'Voice of the Mountaineers' Speaks at 4-H Alpha Camps
• 300 Youths Launch 4-H Summer Season at Jackson's Mill
• Pochahontas Resident Honored for 75 years of 4-H Service
• 2nd Friends Day at Jackson's Mill Celebrates Family and 4-H
• Two to Be Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
• WVU announce '4-H Camp as Usual' this summer; process broadened to encourage input
• Statement from Associate Provost for Extension Larry Cote regarding changes to 4-H camping
• Ohio County Group Honored For 4-H Program Support
• State 4-H Group Earns Extension’s Outstanding Partner Honor
• Conference Celebrates 4-H's Past, Present and Future
• Regional Youth Leaders Gather at Oglebay
• West Virginia 4-H to implement change from Native American Imagery

2001

• IFYE to Jamaica to Visit with Area Youth
• Nominations Sought for 4-H Hall of Fame
• Diabetes Symposium Features National Education Experts
• 4-H: President Hardesty's Guest Editorial
• Energy Express Wins Recognition
• Two Videoconferences Focus on Healthy Families, Safe Children
• Satellite Conference to Address Parenting Trend
• Social Workers, Economic Development Staff to Meet at October Conference
• Collaboration Working to Stop College Student Smoking
• Students to Spend Week "Immersed" in Spanish Culture at Camp
• National Conference Explores Diabetes Education
• Helping Children Deal With Flood's Aftermath
• State's Best 4-H'ers Ready to Compete at June Competition
• Friends Day Provides Unique Opportunity for Family Fun
• IFYE to Taiwan to Speak Here
• IFYE Gets Taste of Taiwan
• National Event Places Spotlight on Families
• During Family Week, Nov. 19-25, we recognize...Parenting is the toughest, most rewarding job!
• State's Best 4-H'ers Ready to Compete at June Competition

2000

• Volunteers Need Thanks and Opportunities to Grow, Serve
• Outstanding Volunteer Leader Cutline
• 1 of 2 IFYEs, Bergman in Taiwan Now
• Second of 2 IFYE's Already in Jamaica
• Scholarship Recipient to Describe Nepal's Customs
• Scholarship Student Brings Nepal's Culture to West Virginia
• Spanish Immersion Camp Taking Applications for High School Students
• IFYE Brings Botswana to West Virginia
• From Elkins to Botswana -- IFYE to Describe Experiences
• IFYE Finds Fun in Finnish Forests
• IFYE to Finland to Speak Here
• Schedule of Activities for "Family Cultural Day aat the Capitol," Saturday, May 6
• Musical Tribute Climaxes Celebration of State's African-American History
• Family Cultural Day Features Artifacts, Musicians, Quilt History
• IFYEs Leave States for International Sojourn
• High School Students Can Study Spanish via WVU's Mexico Trip

  1999

• Extension Receives Grant to Promote Literacy for "At-Risk" Children
• 11 Dinners Celebrate Farm Families media advisory
• Farm Families Celebrate Good Times, Deal with Tough Times
• LeFlore To Lead Extension's Youth, Family Programming Efforts
• 11 Counties Pilot Nutrition Collaborative
• Spanish Immersion Camp Comes to West Virginia Wesleyan College
• Spanish Immersion Camp
• High School Students Prepare for WVU Mexico Trip
• IFYE's German Tour Defines Differences Differently
• Deadline Extended for WVU Mexico Trip Essays
• America Reads Challenge in High Gear in Fayette County
• America Reads Challenge in High Gear in Mineral County
• America Reads Challenge in High Gear in Morgantown
• America Reads Challenge in High Gear in Wood County

  1998

• WVU Extension faculty and staff attend National 4-H Agents Conference
• Raising Grandkids: A Love Story
• Local 4-H'ers Going to Congress in Atlanta
• Energy Express Pilots Clinton's Read*Write*Now! Program
• Multicultural Camp '98 Increases W. Va. Teens' International Understanding
• WVU Student to Describe Mexican Women's New Roles
• Teens Will Be Immersed in Spanish at Jackson's Mill
• Course Offers National Food Safety Certification
• Summer Food Service Program Announced
• Australian Visitor Coming Here: pre-appearance announcement article
• 4-H'er Describes Australia's Work, Fun: post-appearance announcement article
• Honor Roll Symposia Announce 3rd, 4th Groups

  1997

• First Two Honor Roll Symposia Announce Honorees
• Energy Express' Success Showcased on National Satellite Town Meeting
• Help Young People Cope After A Flood
• IYFE's good day turns to Australia's g'day
• IFYE to Sweden: Experience of A Lifetime
• Share a moment with the world
• WVU Welcomes High School Juniors to Honor Roll Symposia

For County Office Release

• Coordinate Summer Reading Volunteers: Apply Now
• Energy Express Seeking Students for Service with ‘Pay’
• Mountaineer Camping Institute to "Solve Mystery" for Camp Staff, Volunteers
• March 14 Support WVU Extension and Legislators
• Conference Invites You to Celebrate Midlife

Special Mission WVU Campus: Jackson's Mill

2005

• Bird Lovers: Be at Jackson's Mill for Spring Migration

2004

• WVU Jackson ’s Mill to Debut Americana Music Festival Oct. 9
• Save Our Pool” Campaign Nears Fundraising Goal
• Donations Needed for Jackson’s Mill Pool Campaign

2003

• Retreat Seeks to Strengthen Marriages
• Reception Planned for Couples Wed at WVU Jackson's Mill
• Tributes, Tours, Portrayals to Welcome Friends Day Celebrants
• Retreat to Help Couples Wanting to Nurture Marriage
• Couples Wed at WVU Jackson's Mill to Be Honored

  2002

• Heritage, History Focus of Fun at Jackson's Mill June 1
• Media Advisory on Historic Lewis Cottage Rededication at WVU Jackson's Mill
• "Civil War Camp" offered at WVU Jackson's Mill
• Jackson's Mill to Host Arts and Crafts Workshops

  2001

• "Friends Day at Jackson's Mill Combines Fun, Family Activities"
• Marriage Workshop Highlights "Friends Day" Events
• WVU Jackson's Mill Environmntal Trail Dedication Open to Public
• Media Advisory: Inaugural Tour Opens WVU Jackson's Mill Environmental Trail Friday

  2000

• Jackson's Mill Hosts Fifth Annual Storytelling Festival

  1999

• Jackson's Mill to Celebrate Holidays with 1,000 Luminaries

  1997

• David Mann Named New Jackson's Mill Director
• Once Upon A Time...Storytelling