CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Several state parks in the region are gearing up for an exciting summer of family fun with additions and renovations. “April is a great time to start visiting our state parks,” said Robert Beanblossom, state parks district administrator. State parks are technically already open to the public,[Read More…]
Month: March 2015
Pantries hope for Gassaway food bank’s recovery
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — With news earlier this month of the financial struggles of Mountaineer Food Bank in Gassaway, local food pantries are hopeful the food bank will pull through. Mountaineer Food Bank serves food pantries in 48 of West Virginia’s 55 counties with affordable food for their operations. If the[Read More…]
Some opting to sell rather than lease mineral rights
WHEELING, W.Va. — It appears as if a slight shift is taking place in the local gas leasing rush, as at least one firm is now purchasing entire mineral tracts from Upper Ohio Valley property owners instead of entering into lease agreements. The amounts offered for buying minerals can vary[Read More…]
Lawmakers should take action on charter schools
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Education reform was among key priorities of Republican legislators in West Virginia this winter. Yet when lawmakers ended their regular session, a promising initiative had been shelved. It should not be permitted to gather dust. Debate over whether to allow charter[Read More…]
W.Va. congressman gets items into House budget
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — U.S. Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., was able to get three items included in the budget approved Thursday by the House Budget Committee, of which he is a member. Two of the items would directly affect West Virginia’s mining and manufacturing industries. In a telephone interview Friday,[Read More…]
Governor right to veto concealed carry bill
An editorial from The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Legislation regarding firearms always brings strong opinions and debate. The Second Amendment, obviously, has overwhelming support in West Virginia. The Firearms Act of 2015, Senate Bill 347, passed with broad support by the West Virginia Legislature, but it was vetoed by[Read More…]
Leaders spar over question: Did session help W.Va.?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — History has a way of repeating itself. In 1933, when the Democrats took over both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature, Republican M.Z. White, Senate president, took a seat in the minority. This year, it was the Democrats’ turn to yield, and Sen. Jeff Kessler took a[Read More…]
Annual Pond Skim draws crowd at Winterplace
BECKLEY, W.Va. — About a dozen men strapped on skis or snowboards and sped down a steep hill to see if they could glide across a man-made pond Sunday, all in the name of charity. Within half an hour, only five men were standing, a bit frozen but smiling through[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, March 23
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, March 23, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO BECOMES FIRST MAJOR CANDIDATE TO JUMP INTO[Read More…]
WVPA newspapers offer photos of state basketball tournament
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Links to galleries of photos from the WVSSAC’s boys basketball tournament are being provided by the member newspapers of the West Virginia Press Association. “Day in and day out, the newspapers of the West Virginia Press Association document life in the Mountain State,” said Don Smith, executive[Read More…]
