By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Republicans and Democrats in the West Virginia Legislature agree no changes are needed to sports betting legislation passed during the recent legislative session, and there is no need for Gov. Jim Justice to call a special session to amend[Read More…]
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Former educator Criado running as Democrat for West Virginia House of Delegates
By EDDIE TRIZZINO Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. – After retiring with more than 30 years of education experience, John “Mike” Criado recently decided to enter the race for the West Virginia House of Delegates. Criado, 70, who filed in January, will be running as a Democrat looking to get[Read More…]
Profiles in Recovery: Woman credits faith as pathway to getting clean
NOTE: This is the first installment of a new Journal series. If you have a suggestion for a Profile in Recovery candidate, contact staff writer Jim McConville at 304-263-8931, ext. 215, or Twitter@jmcconvilleJN. By JIM McCONVILLE The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Chelsea Conners knows the exact moment she decided to[Read More…]
Attorney general objects to proposed distribution of settlement funds
By LACIE PIERSON Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Attorney General’s Office filed an objection to the distribution of money from a settlement with a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. Kanawha Circuit Judge Duke Bloom was on pace to approve the distribution of West Virginia’s share of a $33[Read More…]
Author Wendy Welch to discuss new book on adoption and the opioid crisis in Appalachia at WVU Tech
By JORDAN NELSON The Register-Herald BECKLEY, W.Va. — Writer Dr. Wendy Welch will deliver the first Appalachian Writers’ Lecture Wednesday, which will be hosted by the WVU Tech Department of History, English, and Creative Arts in Carter Hall, to discuss her book on adoption and the opioid crisis in Appalachia. Welch’s book “Fall[Read More…]
Veterans and Warriors to Agriculture in West Virginia
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After spending 20 years in the Army, Eric Grandon didn’t picture himself getting into agriculture. He never even had a family garden. However, now, he credits agriculture with saving his life. “I went from that person who was wondering what to do for[Read More…]
Lewisburg’s Chocolate Festival makes for a sweet April
Mountain Messenger The 12th Annual Lewisburg Chocolate Festival returns Saturday, Apr. 14, with free entertainment for the whole family. In addition to the chocolate tasting extravaganza, there will be live music, children’s storytelling, balloon animals, magic shows, a classic children’s movie, and more – a smorgasbord for all the senses![Read More…]
Dominion Post announces 2017 Advertising Executive of the Year
The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Dominion Post is proud to announce John Daniloski as 2017 Advertising Account Executive of the Year. Daniloski, a native of Gettysburg, Pa., has been employed with The Dominion Post since 2011 when he was hired as a customer service representative. He was soon[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, March 19
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 19, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. AP: KUSHNER’S REAL ESTATE FIRM SAID THEY HAD NO RENT-CONTROLLED TENANTS Tenant advocates say the[Read More…]
Opinion: Taking action to protect our kids
By U.S. Rep. Evan Jenkins, R-W.Va, 3rd District Sadly, it seems like every day we hear of a new report of children or young adults being abused by trusted coaches or trafficked online. Every child deserves to grow up in a caring, nurturing environment that protects them from those who wish[Read More…]