By WVU TODAY MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Every year, approximately 2,500 animal bites and other potential rabies encounters are reported across the state. In 2018, at least three animals have tested positive for rabies in West Virginia, as well as a number of animals in the bordering counties of neighboring states. Though[Read More…]
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Wheeling’s Oglebay Park prepares for 90th anniversary
By LINDA COMINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — A grand celebration befitting the “crown jewel” of Wheeling’s park system is planned this weekend to mark the 90th anniversary of Oglebay Park’s inception. To honor the event, many activities will take place Saturday and Sunday at the park.[Read More…]
Oglebay Park plans fireworks, activities and more for 90th anniversary
The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING — Oglebay Park’s 90th birthday will be feted with a community celebration Saturday and Sunday, featuring fireworks, concerts, historical tours and other activities. Festivities will include: — Birthday fireworks display over Schenk Lake at 9:45 p.m. Saturday. — Musical performances Saturday at Schenk Lake[Read More…]
Young West Virginia farmers have a website for information, resources
By MATT COMBS The Register-Herald The West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition has launched a website designed to help young farmers get their feet off the ground. The website features information on training programs, stories about West Virginian farmers, information on farm tours and information on land access and other[Read More…]
10 things to know: Thursday, July 26
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Thursday, July 26, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. 11 HOUSE REPUBLICANS SEEK IMPEACHMENT OF DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL The lawmakers criticized Rod Rosenstein and[Read More…]
Circulation directors get information on paths to new newspaper subscribers
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WV State Police testing for trooper recruits in August
Record number of W.Va. educators pursing national certification
From the West Virginia Department of Education: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Participation in the West Virginia National Board Certification (NBC) support program has doubled among state educators since last summer with nearly 200 teachers taking advantage of the program. Of those who participated, more than half have committed to pursuing the gold-standard[Read More…]
Secretary of State Warner: West Virginia’s first election security conference was a ‘huge success’
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.—Secretary of State Mac Warner recently brought together county clerks and local election officials for a historic and unique conference that focused on security for West Virginia’s election systems and voting equipment. “Election security is national security and West Virginia has taken bold moves since the 2016 elections to bolster[Read More…]
