An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Despite the flurry of attention last year about the state of our nation’s Veterans Affairs hospitals, the facilities are still poorly enough funded and supervised that, here in West Virginia, one hospital has been flagged for “cutting corners on[Read More…]
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Make public records access easier
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Taking Ohioans’ right to government information more seriously has been a long time coming to the General Assembly. State Auditor Dave Yost deserves a pat on the back for serving as a catalyst on the issue. Ohio has a very strict, clear[Read More…]
Morgantown-rooted MedExpress changes hands
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — It will be business as usual at the region’s MedExpress facilities following the sale of the urgent care provider, a spokeswoman said Thursday. Optum, a Massachusetts-based health services company, has acquired MedExpress for an undisclosed amount of money, according to a press release. “We will continue to[Read More…]
W.Va. Tourism Commission OKs advertising grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Meeting at Stonewall Resort State Park Thursday, the state Tourism Commission approved $1.19 million of tourism advertising matching grants, known as MAPP grants. As always, the state’s racetrack casinos and The Greenbrier resort picked up the largest share of the grants, totaling more than $532,000, including $50,000[Read More…]
Judge says law clerk barred from Blankenship case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The federal judge presiding over the criminal trial of former Massey CEO Don Blankenship said Thursday that one of her law clerks is not working on the case because the clerk wrote a law review article about the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster and worked as a legal[Read More…]
Charleston retiree blazes trail in snazzy 3-wheeler
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kenny Williams may not seem like the most likely guy in the Charleston area to be the first to own a Polaris Slingshot, the sleek new futuristic-looking three-wheeled roadster that a Car and Driver reviewer described as “Mad Max’s Saturn Ion.” “I’m 77 — you know, a teenager,”[Read More…]
Charleston turns out for Ringling’s fading stars
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hundreds converged on the Charleston Town Center for the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Elephant Brunch on Thursday. Parents, children and a host of onlookers joined Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson and a coterie of clowns for the pachyderm picnic as the giant creatures paraded through town.[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, April 24
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, April 24, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. HOSTAGE DEATHS A REMINDER OF RISK OF ‘DEADLY[Read More…]
OP-Ed: Energy industry benefits, liberates women, families, communities
Sandra Steingraber spends a great deal of time on YouTube, expressing her concern and outrage about the environment in general and the energy industry in particular. Please allow me to be more kind to Ms. Steingraber than she has been to those she insults. She holds[Read More…]
Comedian puts on the dog for Morgantown students
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The auditorium of University High School was host to a very different kind of show Wednesday, April 22. Florida native Johnny Peers, accompanied by 21 canine companions, presented the Muttville Comix, a comedy show featuring various acts with various breeds including basset hounds and Chihuahuas. The show[Read More…]
