The Parkersburg News and Sentinel OAK HILL, W.Va. — A new destination for outdoor enthusiasts has just been permanently protected in Fayette County. The West Virginia Land Trust has partnered with the City of Oak Hill to purchase 283 acres of land from the Berwind Land Company for public recreational[Read More…]
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10 things to know: Friday, December 15
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. WHO COULD HOLD UP GOP TAX PACKAGE Republican Senator Marco Rubio’s potential defection over a[Read More…]
West Virginia-wide listening tour scheduled today in Elkins
The Inter-Mountain CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Joint Committee on Volunteer Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services of the West Virginia Legislature will host a series of listening sessions throughout the state this week, including an event set in Elkins this evening. The goal of the listening tour is to connect[Read More…]
Shale property tax totals tumble in West Virginia: Counties learn to deal with ebbs and flows
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Wetzel County Schools Superintendent Ed Toman said officials anticipated the loss of $8.6 million in property tax revenue from oil and natural gas production during the 2017 tax year compared to 2016. Because property tax revenue related to West[Read More…]
Ohio Valley leaders oppose versions of tax bill
By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — Murray Energy Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Robert Murray opposes the U.S. Senate’s version of tax reform because he said it will increase his company’s federal liability by $60 million per year. Meanwhile, city of Wheeling officials, along with[Read More…]
The West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts is now accepting applications
Clay County Free Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) is now accepting applications through January 12, 2018. GSA is a free summer arts program that takes place at Marshall University in Huntington, WV over three weeks in the summer of 2018. Current sophomores[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, November 22
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. UN COURT CONVICTS MLADIC OF GENOCIDE OVER BOSNIA’S HORRORS; SENTENCED TO LIFE The Bosnian Serb[Read More…]
Voters reject $5.8 million school bond in Monroe
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph PETERSTOWN, W.Va. — For the second time this year, Monroe County voters rejected a bond issue that would have built a new school for Peterstown elementary and middle school students. Saturday’s unofficial total saw 1,223 against the $5.8 million bond to 877 for. With[Read More…]
Campaign Trails: Tighe files for House District 18
The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. U.S. Air Force veteran and former Wheeling delegate Jerry Tighe has announced he is running for West Virginia House of Delegates District 18, joining two others already vying for the seat left open by current Delegate Kelly Sobonya. A resident of Ona, Tighe said he is running[Read More…]
New initiative underway to boost ATV industry
By CHARLES BOOTHE Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Wanted: Lodging, food and other businesses related to the ATV tourism industy in Southern West Virginia. With the growing need to provide accommodations and services to the thousands of ATV riders coming to the region, a new initiative is getting off[Read More…]
