By JENNIFER COMPSTON-STROUGH The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register COLUMBUS, Ohio — New details revealed Monday about a potential ethane cracker plant in Belmont County increased state and local officials’ optimism about the project. Gov. John Kasich and JobsOhio’s John Minor joined PTT Global Chemical and Daelim representatives in officially announcing that[Read More…]
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Mattel announces West Virginian Katherine Coleman Johnson Barbie doll included in new ‘Inspiring Women’ series
Mountain Messenger LEWISBURG, W.Va. — On Tuesday, Mar. 6, Mattel announced that they will be releasing a new series of Barbie dolls titled “Inspiring Women.” According to Mattel’s website, the series “pays tribute to incredible heroines of their time; courageous women who took risks, changed rules, and paved the way[Read More…]
Heroin(e) on the Red Carpet at Oscars
By DOUGLAS IMBROGNO Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In the end, “Heroin(e)” did not win the Oscar for which it was nominated in the Best Documentary Short category at this year’s ceremony, held March 4 in Los Angeles. But the director Elaine McMillion Sheldon and her cast and crew looked fine[Read More…]
10 things to know: Monday, March 12
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Monday, March 12, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. TRUMP BACKS OFF PUSH FOR RAISING ASSAULT RIFLE PURCHASE AGE The administration did pledge to[Read More…]
House advances West Virginia Supreme Court budget oversight resolution
By ANDREA LANNOM The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates will vote Friday on a resolution that would bring the state Supreme Court under the Legislature’s control. Senate Joint Resolution 3 proposes a constitutional amendment for the Legislature to have sole authority to determine the court’s budget.[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, March 9
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, March 9, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. ROAD TO TRUMP-KIM SUMMIT FAR FROM SPRINGTIME STROLL Exaggerated expectations, a lack of preliminary lower-level[Read More…]
No Constitutional Right to Abortion Amendment
The Dominion Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After more than an hour of debate, the House of Delegates adopted SJR 12, the No Constituional Right to Abortion Amendment to put before the voters in November. Opponents objected it could lead to a ban on all abortions. Supporters argue it would make[Read More…]