MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Star City Police Department’s whistle gun provides a way to rid the town’s waterfront of pesky water fowl without harming them. Star City Police Chief Vic Propst demonstrated the town’s countermeasure to unwanted Canada geese Thursday, March 13, at Edith Barill Park. Propst said the town[Read More…]
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New way station for Morgantown hospital visitors
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Workers were double-timing it at Rosenbaum Family House on Thursday, March 14, as the facility readied for move-in day at its new facility. The house, which offers lodging to families of adult patients undergoing lengthy medical stays in Morgantown, is moving to a larger, newly-built space that[Read More…]
New Orleans Saints to practice at The Greenbrier
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Move over, Redskins and Steelers. The Saints are marching into the Mountain State. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice confirmed Thursday afternoon that the NFL’s New Orleans Saints, the 2009 Super Bowl champions, will split their 2014 training camp between the team’s practice facility in Metairie, La., and[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Friday, March 14
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Friday, March 14, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SEARCH FOR MISSING PLANE TAKES ANOTHER TURN India[Read More…]
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West Virginia girls basketball tournament photos featured
The West Virginia Press Association is providing its member newspapers with photos from the WV Girls Basketball Tournament in Charleston. These photographs are provided by the West Virginia Press Association staff members Chris Stadelman, Dalton Walker, Samantha Smith and Don Smith and the Putnam Standard’s Kelly Stadelman.
Employment Opportunities: State Journal looking for reporters
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The State Journal, a statewide, weekly newspaper that focuses on business, government, energy and law in West Virginia, is looking for reporters. “Applicants should enjoy the challenge of covering a diverse state with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Our stories are picked up by national news[Read More…]
Braxton County newspaper seeks full-time staffer
A posting from the Facebook page of the Braxton Citizens’ News SUTTON, W.Va. — Braxton Citizens’ News is now accepting résumés for a full time position. MUST be dependable, have proficient computer skills, able to work and thrive in a deadline oriented setting. Please drop résumés off or mail to[Read More…]
W.Va.-based United Bank celebrates 175 years
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — When Richard Adams became president of Parkersburg National Bank in 1975, the $100 million banking company had a single location along Market Street in Parkersburg’s downtown. Today, the company, now known as United Bankshares Inc., is the 48th largest bank in the United States, with 1,733 employees[Read More…]
Tourney fans exuberant at Charleston Civic Center
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