A column by Bob Hertzel for The Exponent Telegram MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The other day, while enjoying some liquid refreshment, I received a request from my mixologist to see if I could find her a couple of tickets for Saturday’s TCU men’s basketball game at the Coliseum as a birthday present[Read More…]
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Monongalia authority halts recycling program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority (SWA), during a special meeting Wednesday, Jan. 21, passed a motion halting its recycling program indefinitely. SWA Chairman Hayward Helmick, citing major funding issues, said there is no way to continue the operation due to its lack of funding and employees,[Read More…]
As prices drop, energy firms slashing budgets
WHEELING, W.Va. — Amid low low oil and natural gas prices, both Antero Resources and Stone Energy are joining Gastar Exploration and PDC Energy in slashing their Marcellus and Utica shale drilling plans for this year. The price of natural gas again dipped below $3 per 1,000 cubic feet Wednesday,[Read More…]
Obama should reveal plan to fight terrorists
An editorial by The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — One of President Barack Obama’s most important requests of Congress, made during his State of the Union address, seemed to draw relatively little notice by lawmakers and the press. It deserves – needs urgently, in fact – more consideration. After emphasizing Americans[Read More…]
New W.Va. Travel Guide unveiled near Ohio border
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia’s tourism commissioner revealed the cover of the 2015 Official State Travel Guide Wednesday at the welcome center off Interstate 77 in Williamstown. The main image is a closeup of a southern West Virginia resident splashing through whitewater rapids with a look of exhilaration on her[Read More…]
WVU student leaders seek easier condom access
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — During the weekly meeting held by the West Virginia University Student Government Association, a resolution was passed to increase the accessibility of condoms to the student body, along with passing grants to the Master of Business Administration program and the African Student Association. Governor Michael Ibekwe gave[Read More…]
Mailbox libraries go up in two W.Va. counties
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties have put a new spin on public libraries. The Ruby Reed Mini Library Boxes look like enlarged mailboxes, but they contain between 25-30 books at a time, are accessible 24/7 and operate under a “take a book, leave a[Read More…]
National chiefs’ group honors Lewisburg officers
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — In a city council chamber filled with proud family members and colleagues, three Lewisburg Police officers were recognized Tuesday evening for their courage in a confrontation with father-and-son murder suspects on New Year’s Day. Chief/Chaplain Jack L Rinchich, president of the National Association of Chiefs of Police,[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Thursday, Jan. 22
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. BOEHNER DEFIES OBAMA WITH NETANYAHU INVITEHouse Speaker John Boehner[Read More…]
Bill to ban party chairs as lobbyists
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As it currently stands, West Virginia is one of only three states in the nation where party chairpersons also work as registered lobbyists. Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates introduced a bill Monday that would alter legislation to ban that practice in the state. “It’s[Read More…]
