HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — An unapologetic William “Bill” Smith avoided prison time Monday as he became the first person in the state sentenced under a relatively new law aimed at curbing metal theft. Smith will remain under supervision and will have to pay $212,500 in fines and restitution for a crime[Read More…]
Month: July 2016
Allowing more powerful fireworks a mistake
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Although it was far from a burning issue facing the West Virginia Legislature this year, lawmakers chose to alter the state’s fireworks law to allow more potent “consumer fireworks,” such as bottle rockets, roman candles and other explosive devices. The reason for this[Read More…]
WV man seeks stamp for first rural mail carrier
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — A Bunker Hill resident has made it his personal mission to garner attention from the United States Postal Service to create a stamp commemorating a postal worker who died in the early 1900s. Bob Orndorff, 83, who has developed a deep fascination with history since his[Read More…]
Mickey Furfari, dean of WV sports writers, dies at 92
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The “dean” of West Virginia sports writers has passed away. Domenick “Mickey” Furfari died early Monday morning at the age of 92 after having covered his alma mater, West Virginia University, for 70 seasons. “He was a gentleman, a WVU sports scholar and was an astute reporter,”[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, July 12
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. OBAMA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO FALLEN DALLAS OFFICERS The president will aim to[Read More…]
Some West Virginians still coping without power
BECKLEY, W.Va. — On their third day without electricity, Karen and Larry Bowles are now into a routine. “We sit on the porch and use the grill to survive,” Karen said Sunday afternoon. “We’ve haven’t seen Appalachian Power since the power went Friday.” Larry quickly added, “No, we saw a[Read More…]
Customers will punish businesses who cheat
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Thousands of West Virginia residents (as well as folks from Ohio, Virginia and across the country) have answered the call to help victims of last month’s devastating flooding in portions of our state. But a few people heard a different[Read More…]
Chris Stadelman faced flooding on first day
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Longtime Tucker County resident Chris Stadelman, who was recently named chief of staff to Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, hadn’t even been on the job for a day when the scope of the recent flooding was fully realized. Stadelman, who previously was communications director for the governor’s office,[Read More…]
Ohio Valley schools face transgender facilities issue
WHEELING, W.Va. — With the halls and restroom stalls in school buildings now empty for the summer, local school districts are discussing how best to provide restroom options for transgender students this fall. The Obama administration has sent school districts across the nation a “significant guidance letter” stating that federal[Read More…]
Time to register for WVPA Convention 2016; reserve rooms at Lakeview today
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Registration for the West Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6 is open. “West Virginia — Focusing on the Opportunities” is the theme of the WVPA’s 2016 Convention, Aug. 4-6. The WVPA is inviting its 77 member newspapers and guests to Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown[Read More…]
