WHEELING, W.Va. — Even as industry leaders believe the large supply of natural gas in northern West Virginia contributes to lower selling prices on Wall Street, officials with Mountaineer Gas Co. plan to raise bills on 221,000 customers across the state. Pending approval by the Public Service Commission of West[Read More…]
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Wheeling sex case prompts warning to parents
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — When a parent of a Marshall County teenager became aware that her child’s 15-year-old friend was allegedly involved in a sexual relationship with a Moundsville police officer earlier this month, she decided to take matters into her own hands. The alleged relationship between the girl and 26-year-old[Read More…]
Defending free press in West Virginia
A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer/Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — I feel relatively certain there are a number of people who, down through the years, have thought about beheading me or storming into my office with an AK-47 blazing. But it’s not going to happen. In[Read More…]
Addiction task force spreading across West Virginia
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Heroin stories aren’t hard to find, just ask. One man recalled his “utter shock” after walking into a restroom at work, only to find a coworker openingly shooting heroin – complete with a tourniquet on his arm -while standing near the urinals. Another woman was saddened when[Read More…]
Easing regulations will help brewing businesses
An editorial from The Journal MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Some West Virginia legislators are eager to ease regulations that hamper growth of “craft brewing,” it has been reported. We’ll drink to that – figuratively speaking, of course. Craft breweries are small operations that produce beer and similar beverages in relatively small[Read More…]
W.Va. GOP hopes to fast-track big education bills
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Education will be a major focus of Republicans this session and officials expect two key bills to quickly move through the House and the Senate this week. Del. Amanda Pasdon, R-Monongalia, chairman of the House Education Committee, said the committee plans to take up legislation dealing with[Read More…]
Small Boone County town seeks turnaround
WHITESVILLE, W.Va. — There is a big parking lot in front of the Save-A-Lot building here, but no cars, or lights, or food on the shelves. The Save-A-Lot has been closed for many months. A short distance away the former Family Dollar store is also empty. Its lights turned off[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Jan. 26
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. NORTHEAST BRACES FOR ‘POTENTIALLY HISTORIC’ STORMA blizzard warning is[Read More…]
Column: From the WV Senate Minority Leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As we begin another legislative session in Charleston, I am once again honored to represent the people of the 2nd Senatorial District. While my new role as Minority Leader may be a bit different this year, my commitment to help pass meaningful legislation to move West Virginia forward remains the[Read More…]
Legislative Column: At The Capitol
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Work on legislation to repeal the 2009 Alternative Energy Portfolio Act dominated the first full week of the 2015 regular session of the Legislature, with the Senate and House of Delegates each passing versions of the repeal bill. Debate on the bill was acrimonious, particularly in the House. Some Democrats called[Read More…]
