CANONSBURG, Pa. — MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU to present findings from shale gas field lab near Morgantown at new oil and gas workshop; also features “best of” environmental research on shale gas resources What: A new oil and gas workshop entitled “Appalachian Basin Technology” will present updates of environmental research on hydraulic fracturing, which[Read More…]
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WV Business & Industry Council Embarks on 2016 Tour: “Putting WV Back to Work”
First regional meeting July 26 at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Business & Industry Council is hitting the road again for its annual tour of regional meetings around the Mountain State. “We think it’s so important for us to travel around West[Read More…]
Study reveals advertising with newspapers triples ad campaign effectiveness
Advertisers who are cutting back on newspaper advertising are missing a beat. This is the message of a new study, conducted by effectiveness consultancy Benchmarketing for Newsworks, which claims that advertising with newspapers increases overall revenue return on investment by three times. The ROI study covers 500 econometric models to[Read More…]
Red Cross, partners continue efforts in West Virginia
Caseworkers and Tzu Chi Meeting One-on-One to Assist CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The American Red Cross continues to serve communities impacted by the devastating flooding that occurred almost three weeks ago throughout West Virginia. As of July 13, the American Red Cross — including over 850 Red Cross workers from across the[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin, Congressional delegation announce $3.5 million grant to help workers following flooding
Federal dollars to support 250 temporary jobs for flood clean-up CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 14, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito, and Congressmen Evan Jenkins and Alex X. Mooney today announced that West Virginia has secured a $3.5 million grant from the U.S.[Read More…]
The Journal of Martinsburg seeking city editor
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Journal, located in Martinsburg, W.Va., is seeking a city editor to help lead its local news coverage. The chosen candidate will supervise a staff of six full-time reporters and one full-time photographer, as well as help oversee a copy desk of five along with our news editor.[Read More…]
NAA Column: The Power of State Press Associations
By David Chavern NAA president & CEO Press associations have a unique power to convene and create communities. As president and CEO of the Newspaper Association of America, I believe in the ability of associations to serve as a platform for the exchange of ideas that will propel us forward.[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin names Jessica Tice as communications director
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has appointed Jessica Tice has been named communications director. The appointment took effect on July 5. “Jessica is extremely talented with an impressive background, and she will be a real asset to our senior leadership team,” Gov. Tomblin said. Tice replaces Chris Stadelman, who[Read More…]
Gov. Tomblin addresses West Virginians long-term flood recovery efforts
FEMA grants public assistance for six additional counties CHARLESTON, W.Va. (July 13, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today provided an update on long-term recovery efforts as West Virginians in impacted counties work to get back on their feet after recent devastating floods. This update came as the Federal Emergency[Read More…]
WVPA Statewide Classifieds Ads for July 17-23
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Here are the West Virginia Press Association Statewide Classified Ads for July 17-23: NOTE: This unique WVPA program places your classified ad in more than 40 newspapers across the state for one discounted price and with one call. Contact your local newspaper or Toni Heady at the WVPA, 304-342-1011, ext. 164, to[Read More…]
