MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The state of West Virginia is seeking to allow natural gas drilling on state-owned land that rests under the Ohio River, according to a legal notice published Friday. The legal notice seeks bids from energy companies to drill under the river in Marshall, Wetzel and Pleasants counties.[Read More…]
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Wheeling newspaperman retires after 43 years
WHEELING, W.Va. — When Art Limann began his photojournalism career 43 years ago, there were no computers, digital cameras or spell check – unless you picked up a dictionary. There were, however, typewriters, a darkroom full of chemicals and smoking in the newsroom. Limann, a New Jersey native, retired[Read More…]
WVU ‘accidental president’ finishes 55-county tour
ELKINS, W.Va. — West Virginia University President E. Gordon Gee wrapped up his 55-county tour of the Mountain State Saturday with stops in Elkins and Pendleton County. Gee visited with a large crowd at Elkins Town Square for about two hours, talking about everything from expectations at the state’s[Read More…]
Shepherdstown tour shows ‘future of fish’
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Sunday morning began like a trip to another world, as dozens of scientific representatives geared up safely in blue and white space uniforms to tour the Freshwater Institute to see the facility’s progress on food production sustainability. Visitors ranged from scientists to fish farmers and international[Read More…]
Ice buckets galore in Wood County
VIENNA, W.Va. – In keeping up with the trend to raise awareness, support and funds for research, area schools participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge Friday. “We challenged ourselves to raise $1,000 in two days and we far exceeded that goal,” said Greenmont Elementary School Principal Brett Ubbens. Between[Read More…]
Parkersburg hosts honey of a festival
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Many people came out to the 34th annual West Virginia State Honey Festival at City Park for one reason. “The honey,” said Bill Fittro of Parkersburg. “…and more honey,” his wife, JoAnn, added with a laugh. The couple, like so many people who came out to the[Read More…]
WVU’s season could go one of two ways
A column by Bob Hertzel for The Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Did Oliver Luck throw his football coach Dana Holgorsen a life preserver or an anchor when he put together one of the most difficult schedules in modern West Virginia history that begins at 3:30 p.m. this Saturday[Read More…]
Greenbrier County tourist season was ‘staggering’
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — Even casual observers probably realize that Greenbrier County just witnessed what was most likely the single most event-filled summer tourist season in its history. That’s no small statement in light of tourism’s longstanding place atop the county’s roster of industries. Within a 48-day span this summer, the[Read More…]
New sign honors Weirton’s pro athletes
WEIRTON, W.Va. — The Weirton community now has a permanent monument to honor all of the professional athletes who have called the city home. The sign, officially dedicated Saturday, is framed by one of the goal posts from the old Jimmy Carey Stadium and includes the names of all[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, Aug. 25
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers.1. WHO ASKS FOR ‘DAY OF SILENCE’ TODAYThe father of[Read More…]
