By RICK STEELHAMMER Charleston Gazette-Mail WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. — A long and winding road that began in Chicago, veered through Vietnam and connected with England brought Mickey and Jenny Janowski to this steep-walled, 100-acre chunk of a Webster County hollow more than a mile from the nearest neighbor where they have[Read More…]
Month: January 2017
Responsible: Justice changes mind on cutting budget
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel editorial On the campaign trail, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice made clear his belief that “we’ve cut about all that we can cut,” and “You will not be able to cut your way out of this (state budget) mess.” Happily, it appears as though Justice, upon being presented[Read More…]
Huntington files lawsuit against 3 opioid distributors
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The City of Huntington has filed a lawsuit in Cabell Circuit Court against a local doctor and three distributors of opioid drugs. The lawsuit was filed Thursday against Dr. Gregory Donald Chaney, AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Cardinal Health Inc., and McKesson Corp. It alleges the defendants[Read More…]
Robert C. Byrd High students heading to presidential inauguration
By Victoria L. Cann The Exponent Telegram CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Students from Robert C. Byrd High School will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Friday to see what they’ve learned in their Advance Placement Government course come to life. Instructor Greg Phillips said there will be a mix[Read More…]
Resolution is seeking to stop Stream Buffer Zone
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Congressman Evan Jenkins said Thursday that Congress should immediately act to stop the the Stream Buffer Zone Rule. Jenkins introduced a joint resolution of congressional disapproval to stop the rule, which was set to go into effect Thursday, from going forward. The resolution requires a simple[Read More…]
“A change of direction”: State lawmakers express hope as Trump takes office following inauguration
By CAITY COYNE and JENNIFER GARDENER The Daily Athenaeum MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — At noon today, Donald J. Trump will stand on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Building with his left hand on the bible and his right in the air, as Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts[Read More…]
Appalachian Regional Commission to invest $26 Million in coal-impacted states
Staff reports The State Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Nearly $26 million is forthcoming to expand and diversify the economy in coal-impacted communities in five Appalachian states, the Appalachian Regional Commission announced Jan. 19. These 28 awards are projected to train more than 7,300 workers and students impacted by the changing[Read More…]
Oil company to lease Koppers plant
By WARREN SCOTT The Weirton Daily Times FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — News of a new use for the Follansbee Koppers plant has left many questions unanswered. Officials with Koppers Inc. have announced they will be leasing the company’s Follansbee plant to ORV Fuels LLC for use as a light crude oil[Read More…]
Employee wellness counts at West Liberty University
The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Employees at West Liberty University have been taking part in wellness initiatives meant to curb weight gain over the holidays, promote walking and measure fitness. The healthy campus initiative began last fall and was coordinated by the WLU Wellness Committee. Members include Dr. David[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, Jan. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. INAUGURATION DAY: TRUMP TO BECOME AMERICA’S 45TH PRESIDENT The real estate mogul and reality[Read More…]
