PRINCETON, W.Va. — Princeton police officers are currently investigating a report of vandalism at the public swimming pool in Princeton City Park. A Bluefield Daily Telegraph photographer at the scene said picnic tables had been thrown into the pool. Officers and city employees are checking the damage…
Month: July 2014
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, July 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 24, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ARIZONA INMATE DIES 2 HOURS AFTER START OF[Read More…]
Editorial: Teacher turnover not always bad for schools
From the Daily Mail of Charleston, W.Va.: Teacher turnover in the public school system costs the state of West Virginia between $5 million and $10.6 million per year, according to report from the Alliance for Excellent Education. Nationwide, about 13 percent of teachers either move to another state or leave[Read More…]
Editorial: ‘Armed society’ not particularly safe
From the Charleston Gazette: In Texas last week, an enraged ex-husband went to his sister-in-law’s home, tied up parents and five children, forced them to lie face-down, and shot all seven in the back of the head. Six died and a teen daughter survived. In gun-polluted America, pistols are easily[Read More…]
Charleston, W.Va., attorney’s shooting charges dismissed
By Ashley B. Craig Police Reporter CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A local attorney was suffering from delirium brought on by an over-the-counter sleep aid when he shot up his South Hills area home last summer and is “not criminally responsible” for his actions, a Kanawha Circuit judge ruled. Judge Carrie Webster issued[Read More…]
Charles Town carving out an arts hub
$50,000 NEA grant will create new district downtown By Christine Snyder [email protected] CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. – City leaders seeking to boost downtown as a one-of-a-kind destination for art and history are celebrating after winning a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Charles Town Mayor Peggy Smith led[Read More…]
McMechen Pain Clinic Investigated for allegedly reusing needles and vials of pain medications on multiple patients.
By SHELLEY HANSON The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register McMECHEN. W.Va. – A local pain management clinic is being investigated by the West Virginia Bureau of Public Health Valley Pain Management Clinic of McMechen, which is operated by Dr. Roland Chalifoux, allegedly conducted unsafe injection practices prior to Nov. 1, 2013.[Read More…]
Editorial: Ormet Power Rates Critical
From The Intelligencer of Wheeling, W.Va.: Half the equation the Ormet Corp.’s new owner needs to solve to get the Hannibal aluminum plant back in operation appears to be in place. Aluminum prices are on the upswing. Taking care of the other half of the problem – electric bills –[Read More…]
Editorial: The state’s health insurance plan shouldn’t be a rip off
The Daily Mail of Charleston, W.Va.: Officials at West Virginia University complained last week that the health insurance plan for state employees charges the college too much. WVU employees pay $54 million a year in premiums to the Public Employees Insurance Agency — but receive only $30 million in benefits[Read More…]
Marion County Board of Education questions reading programs
Votes to renew after discussion By Chelsi Baker Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Questions were raised at the Marion County Board of Education meeting Monday as to whether or not certain reading programs up for renewal this year are the best option for students. FastForWord and Reading Assistant subscriptions[Read More…]