— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginians need a U.S. senator who will fight for us without regard to political interests. For years, Rep. Shelley Capito has been doing that for part of our state. On Election Day, voters should send her to the Senate to[Read More…]
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The Journal: Capito is clear choice for U.S. Senate
— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — For nearly 14 years, U.S. Rep. Shelley Capito, R-W.Va., has defended the interests of residents of our region well in Washington. Her record as the representative from the state’s Second Congressional District has been so good that in 2012, she won[Read More…]
Chief Logan State Park pool may draw major meet
LOGAN, W.Va. — Swimmers love the Chief Logan Rec Center swimming pool so much that a major sports conference in West Virginia may soon hold a regional meet there. HyCAT Director Greg Olson said at the recent HyCAT swim meet that he expects the Mountain State Athletics Conference to hold[Read More…]
Parkersburg area cyclists don costumes for ride
PARKERSBURG , W.Va. — With weather more suited for mid June rather than mid October, the sixth annual Halloween Costumed Bike Ride attracted about 30 riders for the trek through downtown and the historic district. John Whitmore, Parkersburg city planner, said prior to Friday’s ride, only 11 people had signed[Read More…]
Parkersburg News and Sentinel: Alex Mooney shares values, concerns of residents
— *** Newspaper Endorsements 2014 ***— PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Nov. 4 election is of critical importance to all Americans – and in some ways, especially so to residents of our area who will be electing someone new to represent them in Congress. Local voters want someone upon whom they[Read More…]
The Times West Virginian: Experience in Washington gives Capito advantage in U.S. Senate race
— *** Newspaper Endorsement Week 2014 ***— FAIRMONT, W.Va. — History will be made on Nov. 4. Seven-term Rep. Shelley Moore Capito is the Republican and West Virginia Secretary of State and Marion County native Natalie Tennant is the Democrat on the ballot to fill the U.S. Senate seat being[Read More…]
Thousands show up for 35th annual Bridge Day
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Whether you go to see the scenery, chat with old friends, or watch someone jump out into the wild blue sky, Bridge Day offers something for everyone. The 35th annual Bridge Day kicked off around 9 a.m. Saturday and welcomed thousands of people from all over the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Oct. 20
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WHY SUSPECTED NAZI WAR CRIMINALS COLLECTED MILLIONS IN SOC.[Read More…]
Election 2014: Amendment would open doors to Scout camp, allow commercial events
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The Boy Scouts of America has a vision for the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County, and it doesn’t necessarily involve Boy Scouts. Rather, the BSA hopes that the Summit — the 10,600-acre property situated adjacent to the New River Gorge National River — will one[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Why West Virginia voter turnout is so low
What if Subway, instead of advertising their healthy menu, value pricing and new sandwiches, started attacking Hardee’s Thickburger for its high calories? Or what if Ford, instead of promoting their design, wide selection of vehicles and rebates, attacked GM for their recalls and ignition problems? That would be marketing suicide,[Read More…]
