BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — Upshur County Board of Education member Robbie Martin likely will have to resign due to a clerical error in the Upshur County Clerk’s Office. In 2014, Martin was elected to Magisterial District 2. He has two years remaining in his term. However, The Inter-Mountain has learned Martin[Read More…]
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Holocaust survivor, 90, tells WV students her story
HEDGESVILLE, W.Va. — Anna Grosz was born in 1926 just outside of Translyania, Romania. She was the fourth of six girls in her family and lived in a small town of about 1,000 people that consisted of about 50 Jewish families. Grosz, 90, is one of the dwindling number of[Read More…]
Time for lawmakers to choose workplace freedom
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Workplace freedom could be one of the more important pieces of legislation implemented during the current session of the Legislature in West Virginia. In the most positive of terms, it has been described as a “game changer,” but one that[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle Bridge to regain blue lights
FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. — On Wednesday crews set about making changes to make it possible for the blue lights along the Market Street Bridge to return. Brent Walker, West Virginia Department of Transportation communications director, said crews with Bayliss & Ramey of Dunbar, W.Va., are working to separate the electrical systems[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, Jan. 15
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. RIVALRY INTENSIFIES IN GOP DEBATE Rising tensions between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz[Read More…]
Education center now ‘Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education’
New name and logo better reflects mission as Byrd Centennial approaches SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.VA. (Jan. 13, 2016) – Ahead of the centennial celebrate for Robert C. Byrd in 2017, a new name and logo have been unveiled at the ‘Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education.’ Walter J. “Joe” Stewart, chairman of the board of directors[Read More…]
Trump names co-chairs for WV campaign
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has tapped local State Senator Mark Maynard and former state Republican Party Chairman Mike Stuart as co-chairs for his West Virginia presidential campaign team. Trump’s campaign made the announcement Monday after being the first presidential hopeful to file candidacy papers in West[Read More…]
Let’s keep Laurel Lake open
An editorial from the Williamson Daily News WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The state’s decision of making drastic changes to the Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area will be devastating to Mingo County. Due to budget cuts across West Virginia, some local parks will see many of their recreational attractions shut down. This included[Read More…]
Randolph County man attacked by pack of dogs
VALLEY HEAD, W.Va. — An elderly man required surgery Tuesday after a pack of large dogs attacked him while walking near his home, officials said. The Randolph County dog warden and sheriff’s office are actively seeking the dogs, which have been described as pit/pitbull mix, so they can be taken[Read More…]
Tyler County board president opts for home school
MIDDLEBOURNE, W.Va. — Tyler County Board of Education President Bonnie Henthorn has decided to withdraw her children from public schools. She seeks more of a Christian-based education and blames state policies that restrict local control. Henthorn said she does not plan to resign from the board and still supports teachers,[Read More…]
