HARPERS FERRY, W.VA. — Bicyclists from major cities between Washington, D.C. and Chicago who want to bike the C&O Canal towpath or Great Allegheny Passage can now take the rails to their preferred trails with Amtrak’s new roll-on bicycle service. The bicycle service, which began earlier this month, is available[Read More…]
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Boehner deserves thanks for tough job
An editorial from the Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Hard-right members of Congress got their wish last week when Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, announced he will step down – leaving not only his position as one of the most powerful people in Washington, D.C., but resigning[Read More…]
An inside look at the new Greenbrier Chapel
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — At first glance, it appears to be just a simple country church, suspended in time beneath a sheltering canopy of trees, nestled in a peaceful dell. But The Greenbrier Chapel’s apparent simplicity should not be taken at face value, for beyond the graceful pillars marching[Read More…]
Spirits high despite rain at Greenbrier tennis event
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Steady rain throughout the day Saturday forced all of the action of The Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic to be moved to Sunday, and the relentless wet weather caused problems again Sunday, moving the action away from the new Center Court at Creekside stadium and inside[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Sept. 28
Dorothy Abernathy, regional media director of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, Sept. 28, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers: 1. OBAMA AND PUTIN TO COME FACE TO FACE FOR FIRST TIME IN NEARLY[Read More…]
Pope’s superb, golden-rule message
A Gazette editorial from The Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — For the first time in American history, a pope has addressed a joint session of Congress — and he pleaded for the U.S. government to follow the humane, compassionate agenda of Jesus and the Golden Rule. Pope Francis urged America to[Read More…]
Really big W.Va. cherry tree garners $500 award
ARDEN, W.Va. — Jim and Barbara Gibson and their family were honored Thursday evening during the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District’s annual Awards and Recognition Banquet for having a Century Farm. “We’re proud of our rural roots, and we hope it continues for more generations,” Jim Gibson said. “We try to[Read More…]
Wheeling native among group of ‘tailgating nuns’
WHEELING, W.Va. — Sister Joanne Gonter, VHM, formerly of Wheeling, and her companions have been dubbed “tailgating nuns” after being spotted dining alfresco while waiting for Pope Francis’ outdoor Mass in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. It wasn’t the feeding of the 5,000, but the impromptu lunch drew considerable media coverage[Read More…]
Morgantown Marriott site selected for view
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Courtyard by Marriott under construction at University Town Centre is the first Courtyard in West Virginia to reflect the brand’s newest CYnery public space design concept. The site was selected for its view and convenient location. It is the only hotel located directly across from the Monongalia[Read More…]
W.Va. schools chief creates ‘Service Above Self’ award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael Martirano introduced a “Service Above Self” award, which will be given to teachers and administrators throughout the state in recognition of courage, selflessness and going above and beyond the call of duty. Martirano presented the inaugural award to staff at Philip[Read More…]
