Month: October 2016

Marshall County power plant tax plan draws protest

MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Representatives of the Ohio Valley Jobs Alliance spoke out against the planned construction of Moundsville Power’s natural gas-fired power plant during Tuesday’s Marshall County Commission meeting. Construction on the plant, which was slated to begin this summer, was recently delayed after the alliance filed appeals against the[Read More…]

EPA undeterred by court rulings

An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register  WHEELING, W.Va. — Let us hope there remains enough fidelity to the Constitution among U.S. Environmental Protection Agency officials that a federal judge’s order on Monday means something to them. Unfortunately, recent history suggests that may be an unrealistic thought. West Virginians, Ohioans and millions[Read More…]

WV attorney general candidates spar over debate

HUNTINGTON – Both candidates in West Virginia’s hotly contested race for attorney general say they are willing to meet for a debate, but it was unclear Tuesday how close the campaigns were to reaching an agreement on how to do that. On Tuesday, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey challenged Democratic challenger[Read More…]

Marshall game on despite fire at stadium

HUNTINGTON – Despite the fire at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards Stadium this past weekend, Saturday’s game against University of North Carolina-Charlotte will go on as scheduled, Marshall athletics officials said Tuesday. The Thundering Herd and the 49ers will kick off at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, said Scott Morehouse,[Read More…]

Secretary of State’s efforts well intended, poorly executed

An editorial from The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A recent effort by Secretary of State Natalie Tennant’s office to encourage residents to register to vote obviously meant well. But the planning and execution were poor, according to several county clerks. “When dead people get cards from the Secretary of State[Read More…]

The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Oct. 19

Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. CLINTON, TRUMP SET FOR LAST DEBATE The prime-time showdown is perhaps Trump’s last[Read More…]

Gov. Tomblin: W.Va. to implement CDC guidelines on opioids use

Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (October 18, 2016) – Governor Earl Ray Tomblin today announced that the state has developed a plan that adheres to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for prescribing opioid medications for chronic pain. The West Virginia Department of[Read More…]

Endorsement: Natalie Tennant for Secretary of State

From The Charleston Gazette-Mail: In many states, Republican leaders constantly try to block voting by blacks, Latinos, college students, the elderly and low-income folks — anyone they think is likely to vote Democratic. A hint of this effort came from the GOP challenger for West Virginia’s secretary of state post.[Read More…]

Endorsement: Mark Hunt for Congressional Second District

During the long period when Republican Shelley Capito held the Second District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, no Democratic challenger could unseat her. But times have changed. The new GOP Congress member, Alex Mooney of Maryland, is invisible. Few residents in the district — outside of his circle[Read More…]

Endorsement: Mary Ann Claytor for state auditor

From The Charleston Gazette-Mail: When longtime state auditor Glen B. Gainer III announced he would not seek re-election, a number of candidates filed to fill the empty seat. Risen to the top is Mary Ann Claytor, a Democrat from St. Albans. Claytor actually worked in the auditor’s office for more[Read More…]

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