States trying alternatives that prioritize rehabilitation BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginia nearly doubled the rate it sent youths to juvenile facilities from 1997 to 2011, in contrast to declining rates of youthful incarceration elsewhere in the United States. In fact, West Virginia had higher rates than the other three states[Read More…]
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Guard ready if needed at border, WV Guard official says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A high-ranking official with the West Virginia National Guard said if President Barack Obama decides to send the Guard to the nation’s border, troops will be ready. “If the president decides it, it is a good mission for us. We have [gone down to the border] before,”[Read More…]
US Army veteran shares story of Cold War-era service
MARTINSBURG – For 58-year-old retired U.S. Army veteran Steve Queen, what started as a way to possibly land a job as a bus driver turned into seven years of service to his country that spanned the globe. Originally from Washington, D.C., Queen joined the U.S. Army in 1981 at the[Read More…]
AARP, WVONGA, AP and WVU participating in Convention 2014
CHARLESTON, W.Va — The West Virginia Press Association has added two new organizations to the list of organizations and individuals participating in Convention 2014 at Canaan Valley Resort, Aug. 7-9. “The WVPA works to make each convention an outstanding partnership, networking opportunity and educational experience, for both our membership and our guests,” said[Read More…]
W.Va. officials toss out banned animals list
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s Dangerous Wild Animal Board has thrown out a proposed list of banned exotic animals and will now use a list created for Ohio. The board’s technical committee will meet next week to review and make adjustments to the list, which was created and approved by[Read More…]
Wood County grand jury clears detective
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Just days after two Parkersburg Police officers shot and wounded an armed suspect, a special grand jury unanimously decided not to indict a city police detective who shot and killed a man at Grand Central Mall in January. The same grand jury also voted not to indict[Read More…]
Reality is gun violence seems to be on the rise
An editorial from The Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Daily reports of gun violence in other parts of the country seem so far away for most in the Mid-Ohio Valley. When it hits here at home, the surprise felt by residents such as Parkersburg’s Nacodie Barrows is only[Read More…]
Wind farm gets license to kill
An editorial from The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — It is illegal to kill certain endangered animals, including golden eagles. If you get caught doing so, even accidentally, the federal government will punish you with stiff fines. That is, unless you are the Shiloh IV Wind Project LLC in California. If[Read More…]
Cabell students plan, star in safe driving spot
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell County students planned and starred in a 30-second commercial shoot on Thursday in Huntington for their Be Alert. Just Drive. Save Lives. campaign. The students worked with the Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership, Trifecta Productions, the City of Huntington and other partners to make their[Read More…]
WVU wants PEIA overhaul, citing inequities
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia University officials urged a state board Thursday to overhaul public employees’ health insurance plans, saying the system has shafted WVU employees for years. WVU workers pay higher monthly insurance premiums but get fewer health benefits than other state employees, university administrators told the Public Employee[Read More…]
