HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Tuesday’s heat and humidity was no match for Dick Beavers, who along with Olin Hess, was determined to put the final touches on their work at the Hedgesville Town Spring. Despite a persistent breeze and dark clouds that threatened rain, the men continued their combined efforts to[Read More…]
Month: June 2015
W.Va. officials arrest dozens in heroin ring probe
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Local, state and federal authorities announced Tuesday morning that 39 people were arrested pursuant to a 163-count federal indictment that charged 41 people with operating an extensive, multi-state heroin trafficking ring. At a press conference held at the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department, U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld said[Read More…]
West Fork River could become 75-mile water trail
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont may soon see more paddles and fishing poles with the pending approval of a proposed water trail on the West Fork River. At next Tuesday’s city council meeting, a resolution to support the formation of the West Fork River Water Trail System will be voted on.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, June 17
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. 6 CALIFORNIA BALCONY COLLAPSE VICTIMS HAD LIVES AHEAD[Read More…]
W.Va. native proud of TV show for overseas Marines
WEIRTON, W.Va. — When a group of six Marines from Okinawa, Japan, died last month while on a humanitarian mission to Nepal, their deaths were not just a remote news item to Samy Fineman. The Chester native has lived in Okinawa on and off since 2002 and has just finished[Read More…]
Jim Justice calling 200 W.Va. miners back to work
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Jim Justice announced Monday that 200 coal miners will be called back to work for Bluestone Resources Inc. at the Coal Mountain and Red Fox mine complexes in Wyoming and McDowell counties. Justice, whose company originally owned the mines, recently purchased them back from the Russian company[Read More…]
Railroads share coal industry’s problems
BECKLEY, W.Va. — CSX and Norfolk Southern officials said recently their railways lost more than a billion dollars in revenue over the last four years because of declining coal shipments and they expect losses to continue. Shipments sank because of declining exports and increasing use of natural gas, the officials[Read More…]
Non-addicting drug now in box to fight addiction
An editorial from The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Starting today, West Virginia has a new tool in the box for fighting opioid drug addiction. Legislation that was passed in last winter’s session allows the Department of Health and Human Resources, Adult Drug Courts and Division of Corrections the ability to use[Read More…]
Wood County GOP to review chairman’s conduct
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Wood County Republican Executive Committee is meeting this week over the actions of Chairman Rob Cornelius, officials said Monday. In response, Cornelius said the meeting, which he characterized as intended to begin his removal as chairman, was improperly called. He said he asked to see the[Read More…]
Jefferson County state senator won’t seek re-election
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — State Sen. Herb Snyder, D-Jefferson, announced Monday that he will not seek re-election next year. Rather, he will run for the Jefferson County Clerk. “It is the right personal decision,” Snyder said Monday in a telephone interview. “It’s time. I first served in the Senate in 1997.[Read More…]
