Commissioner: Allocating funds is ‘good problems to have’ WEST UNION, W.Va. — The Doddridge County Commission voted Tuesday to allocate $1 million for future purposes: Half will go into the county’s rainy-day fund, and the other $500,000 toward a proposed annex for the courthouse. The commission has the extra funds because[Read More…]
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Program looks at Summer food for students
RANSON, W.Va. — Ranson Elementary School students had plenty to celebrate Tuesday when federal officials joined them for food, fun – and even some happy dancing- to help kick off the Summer Food Service Program. It was also an opportunity to honor Sen. John Unger, D-Berkeley, for the work he’s[Read More…]
Attorney General Morrisey: Mid-July before decision on run for governor
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey stands by his previous statement that he is seriously considering a run for governor next year, but probably will not make a decision until mid-July despite recent announcements by his main competitors for the Republican nomination. Monday, U.S. Rep. David McKinley,[Read More…]
Northern Panhandle Teens rally against problem of heroin
WHEELING, W.Va. – Just one time can end a young life: that’s the message local teens are sending residents across the Ohio Valley with an original public service announcement on heroin abuse that premiered Tuesday evening. Four Wheeling Park High School students gathered to share their thoughts on the drug’s[Read More…]
Mingo teacher hands out candy, but response wasn’t sweet
MINGO, W.Va. — It could be called the “candy wrapper heard around the world.” FOX News and other conservative media outlets reported this week that Mingo County schools’ Director of Child Nutrition Kay Maynard had reported a local elementary school teacher to state education officials the previous week after the[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, June 3
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers: 1. INTERPOL PUTS 6 LINKED TO FIFA ON MOST[Read More…]
Report: WV’s mental health system hurts kids
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Children in West Virginia’s mental health system are too often sent to institutions rather than given services that would allow them to stay in or near their homes, the U.S. Department of Justice has found. The report, the result of a year-long investigation begun in April 2014,[Read More…]
Education Alliance program funds community partnership grants
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (June 2, 2015) – The Education Alliance announced this week a new grant program for local organizations and community partnerships that have the goal of promoting a greater public understanding of a support for a strong West Virginia education system. Under the program, 10 local partner organizations will be awarded $2,000 grants to engage their[Read More…]
Cole announces run for governor
By SAMANTHA PERRY Bluefield Daily Telegraph BLUE FIELD, W.Va. — Surrounded by friends and family Tuesday morning, Senate President and Mercer County businessman Bill Cole formally announced his intention to run for governor. “I stand before you today, ready to roll up my sleeves, work hard and seek a position[Read More…]
WV OMEGA raises nearly $80,000 for Children’s Home Society
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The goal of the “Every Child Deserves A Loving Home” campaign is helping the children and families cared for by the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia. The West Virginia Oil Marketers & Grocers Association (OMEGA), an organization representing convenience stores, independent grocers and petroleum marketers across West Virginia, raised $79,615 to[Read More…]
