Month: May 2014

Blennerhassett Hotel to mark 125th anniversary

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Blennerhassett Hotel is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, beginning today at the historic hotel at Fourth and Market streets in downtown Parkersburg. A customer appreciation event is planned in the lobby beginning at 1:30 p.m. today with a birthday cake and individual cupcakes for guests.[Read More…]

Elkins mayor forgives dozens of parking tickets

ELKINS, W.Va. — Elkins Mayor Van Broughton announced Monday the city will forgive dozens of parking tickets written Friday evening, after citizens made their displeasure known through social media over the weekend. Broughton said anyone who received parking tickets in downtown Elkins for parking meter or “two-hour free zone” violations[Read More…]

Manchin right about pipeline

An editorial from The Inter-Mountain ELKINS, W.Va. — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., often is in demand for weekend interview programs. That is because he is plain spoken, uses common sense to analyze policy questions, and is not afraid to speak the truth – regardless of whether Republicans or fellow Democrats,[Read More…]

Mock riot draws hundreds of police to W.Va.

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Roughly 1,000 law enforcement officials from as far away as California, Florida, Germany and several Caribbean nations are improving their skills during the 18th annual Mock Prison Riot at the former West Virginia Penitentiary. “If we had to drive for 40 hours, we would be here. This[Read More…]

Marshall inducts four into Business Hall of Fame

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Four businessmen with local and international success were honored for their work during the 18th annual Marshall University College of Business Hall of Fame induction ceremony Monday evening at the Marshall Foundation Hall on campus. Their paths span around the globe, but the four inductees were united[Read More…]

Herald Dispatch subscribers register for full digital access

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Herald-Dispatch seven-day subscribers are eligible for full access to the newspaper’s digital services, including herald-dispatch.com, the e-paper edition and mobile apps. However, subscribers will need to register for a free account by Wednesday, May 14, for uninterrupted service. Subscribers can register online at www.herald-dispatch.com or by calling[Read More…]

WV weight loss guru wins awards with updated cookbook

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Millie Snyder, an energetic 71-year-old, wears a lot of hats — weight loss guru, restaurateur, businesswoman, motivational speaker, mother, grandmother, active synagogue member — and she recently added another one, award-winning cookbook writer. Although from 1985 to 1993 Snyder co-authored a successful series of four “Lean and[Read More…]

Seat on state school board still empty after 16 months

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.  –  It’s been a full 16 months since Priscilla Haden resigned from the West Virginia Board of Education and there’s no word when Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will appoint someone to fill the vacancy. Haden was one of two members to step down effective Dec. 31, 2012.[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, May 6

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SUPREME COURT: PRAYERS BEFORE GOVERNMENT MEETINGS CONSTITUTIONAL Writing[Read More…]

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