CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Intermediate Court of Appeals (ICA) of West Virginia issued one Opinion on April 10 in the case of Mission Coal Wind Down Co., LLC, and Gilbert Nathan, as Plan Administrator v. Director, Division of Mining and Reclamation, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. There is a[Read More…]
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Manchin, Capito, Miller, Caraveo introduce the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would expand ambulance services in rural, mountainous areas WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV-1) and Yadira Caraveo (D-CO-8), introduced the Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act (PEAKS Act). The legislation would allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in[Read More…]
PSC launches investigation of utility, cable service provider outage notifications
By Mike Tony, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Service Commission has opened an investigation into how utilities and cable service providers notify their customers of outages. The PSC launched the inquiry in an order issued Monday that indicates the agency may hold hearings or meetings on[Read More…]
West Virginia Department of Education seeks answers concerning Paden City High School
By Chuck Clegg for The Intelligencer PADEN CITY, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education is asking questions of Wetzel County Schools concerning Paden City standing on environmentally compromised land. The Wetzel Board of Education met April 3 in a special meeting after Superintendent Cassie Porter received a letter[Read More…]
Spongy moths could cause extensive tree defoliation this year
By Kate Evans, The Morgan Messenger MORGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Some Morgan County residents are reporting high numbers of spongy moth egg masses this year after last year’s deluge of caterpillars, pupae and adult moths that caused tree defoliation. The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) was formerly known as the gypsy[Read More…]
Walls named president of WVFA
By Zach Highlander, Coal Valley News MORRISVALE, W.Va. — Morrisvale Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Randy Walls was named President of the West Virginia State Fire Association. Walls, who is retired from the Logan County Airport, was voted to the seat in late March, according to officials. He is[Read More…]
Education advocates unhappy with recent legislative session
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Representatives of county school boards in West Virginia, principals, and teachers used Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the state Board of Education to express their disappointment in the recent session of the Legislature. David Gladkosky, executive director of the[Read More…]
Gov. Justice announces plans to ease congestion on WV 9 in Berkeley County
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced a 15-point improvement project to alleviate congestion along several sections of West Virginia Route 9. Growth in the Eastern Panhandle, and Berkeley County in particular, has led to congestion on WV 9 between Martinsburg and Hedgesville. The presence of multiple schools in the[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Pierpont holds career fair for aviation industry (Apr. 11)
When: Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: National Aerospace Education Center (1050 Industrial Rd E, Bridgeport, WV) Who: Pierpont Community & Technical College students, administrators, local businesses, and public officials What: The annual Pierpont Community & Technical College Aviation Career Fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 from 9:00[Read More…]
Bilby and Moore win WV Tri-State PGA Classic divisions at Guyan Country Club
West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — After a first day that concluded with a four-way tie for the lead, Ryan Bilby of Follansbee broke out of the pack to win the 2024 WV Tri-State PGA Classic with an eight under par (-8) 134, defeating Noah Mullens of Milton by one[Read More…]
