Month: September 2014

Multipronged approach needed to combat truancy

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A recent report by the Charleston Gazette says about one-third of public school students have five or more unexcused absences during a school year. Technically, that makes that student truant, and along with his or her parents, eligible to face consequences[Read More…]

WVU farm holds annual apple sale

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Tuesday, Sept. 23, marks the first full day of autumn, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Tom Kines. And nothing says fall like a bushel of golden delicious apples. The WVU Horticulture Farm began its annual apple sale recently. Right now, the farm is offering golden delicious apples at[Read More…]

W.Va. officials tour Prichard intermodal facility

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Heartland Intermodal Gateway at Prichard in Wayne County is expected to be completed in December 2015 and have a major economic impact on the Tri-State area and West Virginia, visiting business leaders were told Monday. State Sen. Bob Plymale joined more than 30 economic development officials from[Read More…]

Students relay vital message: Avoid distractions

An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Students associated with the Cabell County Substance Abuse Partnership have undertaken some important message campaigns in recent years, getting the word out about the risks associated with alcohol and substance abuse. Now those students, called the partnership’s youth prevention leaders, have embarked[Read More…]

Report says water, sand usage in fracking way up

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — When drillers began fracking Marcellus shale natural gas wells in Ohio and Marshall counties a few years ago, they regularly used about 4 million gallons of water and 1 million pounds of sand for each project. Now, a new report shows that producers working in the “wet[Read More…]

Relatively few W.Va. tanks reported in critical zones

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials with the state Department of Environmental Protection say storage tanks in zones of critical concern account for less than 6 percent of the above-ground storage tanks registered so far. Tank owners have until Oct. 1 to register tanks, requirements from Senate Bill 373, the Water Resource[Read More…]

Upshur officials torn over association membership

          BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Elected Upshur County officials plan to use money from their own budgets so the county can continue membership in the West Virginia Association of Counties, officials said Monday. The Upshur County Commission recently decided not to renew membership with the organization, which lobbies for counties at[Read More…]

Fairmont General Hospital sold, renamed

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont General Hospital officially has a new name and a new owner. The sale of Fairmont General Hospital to Alecto Healthcare Services LLC was finalized at a closing in the Morgantown office of Spilman Thomas & Battle on Friday, Sept. 19. “Finalizing the acquisition of Fairmont General[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Tuesday, Sept. 23

Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. FIRST AIRSTRIKES AGAINST ISLAMIC STATE GROUP BEGIN IN SYRIAThe[Read More…]

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