By CRAIG HOWELL and CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WEIRTON, W.Va. — A proposed land purchase almost two years in the making that could open the door for numerous economic development projects in Weirton is moving forward. On Wednesday, officials with the Frontier Group of Companies, a Buffalo, N.Y.-based corporation[Read More…]
Month: February 2017
WVDOH submits estimate for U.S. 250 project
By MELINDA DILLON Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — The future of U.S. 250 is still uncertain as the potential for rock slides and other hazards still remain. A section of U.S. 250 between Muriale’s Italian Kitchen and Wood’s Boathouse & Powersports has been repeatedly closed due to rock slides[Read More…]
Applied Partners purchases Century Aluminum
By EVAN BEVINS The Parkersburg News and Sentinel RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — The former Century Aluminum property in Jackson County now belongs to New Jersey-based Applied Partners Inc. The redevelopment company reached an agreement in December to purchase the assets of Century Aluminum of West Virginia for $15 million and other[Read More…]
Diane Mufson: Truth, First Amendment under attack by Trump
Herald-Dispatch opinion The news is always enlightening and controversial. Lately, the media has been under attack and there is concern for our First Amendment rights, especially following President Trump strategist Stephen Bannon’s statement that “The media should keep its mouth shut.” News organizations often slant reports to fit their political[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, Feb. 2
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP’S CLASH WITH AUSTRALIA STRAINS ALLIANCE An irritable tweet the president fired off[Read More…]
Justice appoints Dave Perry to W.Va. Board of Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Dave Perry to the West Virginia state Board of Education. Perry is a veteran educator from Fayette County. Perry was a classroom teacher for three years, a principal of Collins Middle School and Mount Hope Middle School a combined total[Read More…]
Grant writing workshops to focus on access to Ag funds
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Agriculture in conjunction with West Virginia University Extension Service has announced two grant writing workshop opportunities. The first will be held Feb. 18 at the WVU Agricultural and Sciences Building from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the second, Feb. 21 at the Cedar[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey, 20-state coalition urge confirmation of Gorsuch
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led a 20-state coalition in urging Senate leaders to confirm the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. The coalition expressed its support in a Wednesday afternoon letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer,[Read More…]
W.Va. DOC Commissioner Rubenstein retiring April 1
W.Va. Dept. of Military Affairs & Public Safety Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia Division of Corrections Commissioner Jim Rubenstein has announced his retirement effective April 1. Rubenstein has served as Corrections Commissioner since 2001. During his tenure, several construction projects were completed at correctional centers across the state including facilities[Read More…]
W.Va. Power’s 2017 Job Fair slated for Feb. 25
W.Va. Power release: Interviews and auditions to be conducted at Charleston Town Center in Macy’s Court CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Power will hold their annual job fair on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in the Macy’s Court at Charleston Town Center. The team is seeking game day employees for the[Read More…]