By Charles Young, WV News BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WV News) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey and Diversified Energy announced a first-of-its-kind partnership Thursday to address West Virginia’s thousands of orphaned and abandoned natural gas and oil wells. The public-private collaboration, known as the Mountain State Plugging Fund, commits $70 million from Diversified[Read More…]
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On the front lines of recruitment challenges, WVU Extension Fire Service trains firefighters
WVU Today MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With volunteer firefighter numbers decreasing nationwide, the West Virginia University Extension Fire Service is playing a critical role in training and retaining current volunteers while preparing the next generation of firefighters. In West Virginia, 90% of fire departments are staffed entirely by volunteers, a heavy reliance that Mark Lambert, director[Read More…]
Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Appointments to State Boards
West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced key appointments to state boards, recognizing outstanding West Virginians who bring extensive experience and a dedication to serving the people of our state. West Virginia Parole Board Governor Morrisey has appointed Donnie Lee Adkins II to the West Virginia Parole Board.[Read More…]
MCPA President Ben Beakes Represents Metallurgical Coal Industry at World Steel General Assembly in Washington, D.C.
West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ben Beakes, President of the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association (MCPA), represented the metallurgical coal industry on a global stage this week, speaking before international leaders at the World Steel Association General Assembly in Washington, D.C. The annual gathering, hosted by World Steel Director General[Read More…]
Morrisey confident in McDaniel following court testimony
By Steven Allen Adams for The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON — Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he remained confident in Dr. Mark McDaniel, the acting state health officer and commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health, following testimony last week by McDaniel in the Raleigh County religious vaccine exemption case. Morrisey was asked[Read More…]
Drop in enrollment leads Marion County Schools to consider consolidation
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian FAIRMONT — After this year’s student enrollment numbers came in, Marion County Schools lost the equivalent of an entire school. That means some hard conversations are ahead for the Board of Education, including discussions over whether or not to consolidate schools. “I think it[Read More…]
Local Experts Discuss Effects Of Trade Tariffs
Wheeling Chamber Hosts Economic Outlook Conference By Joselyn King, The Intelligencer WHEELING — Local economic experts suspect trade tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last spring won’t have a long-term negative effect on inflation and prices paid at the supermarket. The Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Economic[Read More…]
Marshall receives continued funding for TRIO program; others in WV eliminated
By Katelyn Aluise, The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON — Marshall University’s Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS) Program, a branch of TRIO supporting first-generation and low-income students, was awarded federal funding for continued support last month. Meanwhile, two other programs in West Virginia received funding cancellation notices. Marshall announced last month its[Read More…]
Morrisey: Shutdown won’t stop Bridge Day
By Greg Jordan, CNHI West Virginia BECKLEY — This year’s Bridge Day in Fayette County will proceed as planned despite the federal government shutdown that led to West Virginia getting an agreement reopening both its national parks, the governor said Tuesday. During a press conference streamed live from Charleston, Gov.[Read More…]
Area Professional Arm Wrestler Earns National Title, Establishes Team in Potomac Highlands
By Stephen Smoot, Moorefield Examiner MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Not long ago, a rising star in the sport of professional arm wrestling took on one of the sport’s all time American greats. Beau Horner of Keyser, who has earned one national championship, grappled with the legendary Bob Brown of Utah, one[Read More…]
