New book by West Virginia native details the tragic struggle wages to create the national celebration of motherhood ELKINS, W.Va. — Along with sentimental Mother’s Day cards, West Virginia residents might want to purchase a copy of “Mother’s Day: The Legacy of Anna Jarvis,” the new book by Elkins resident L. Wayne Sheets that details[Read More…]
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Weather makes newspaper delivery difficult but not impossible
West Virginia newspapers try to deliver everyday regardless of the weather but snow storms make it a challenge Charleston resident Samantha Smith, the WVPA advertising director, had to shovel to the paper box this morning, but Charleston Newspapers delivered. The WVPA asks that all subscribers have patience today and understand[Read More…]
WVPA 2014 Editorial and Advertising contest information now available
The West Virginia Press Association’s 2015 BNC and Ad Awards Contests are now open and available for entries. Every August, the West Virginia Press Association sponsors a statewide convention for newspaper staff members around the state. Benefits include professional development workshops, awards to the best work in editorial and advertising from[Read More…]
Legislative leaders agree: Water has become a top issue this session
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Leaders of the state legislature agree, as House Minority Leader Tim Armstead put it: “The water issue obviously has become one of the central — if not the central — issues of this session.” Senate President Jeff Kessler, D-Marshall; Senate Minority Leader Mike Hall, R-Putnam; House Speaker Tim Miley, D-Harrison; and Armstead,[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Federal Chief says mine safety improving
Coal Mining Symposium attendees get good news on state of mine safety CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration chief Joe Main said mine safety has been steadily improving and he believes the culture of mine safety is better, too. “If you look at our data, what it tells[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Mike Hall, State Senate Minority Leader
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The third week of the legislative session is still dominated by the water situation in the region. In spite of the best efforts of the administration, the public remains nervous. Trial lawyers continue to petition for clients. And it was reported in a legislative committee that at[Read More…]
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WVPA Sharing: Gov. Tomblin requests potable and bottled water from WVAW
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin has requested that West Virginia American Water provide potable and bottled water to West Virginians in the areas affected by the Jan. 9 Elk River chemical spill. “Immediately following West Virginia American Water’s DO NOT USE order on Jan. 9, I began working[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Column from Sen. Jeff Kessler, President of the State Senate
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — From the beginning of this water crisis, my pledge to all West Virginians has been to do all in my power to make sure that a completely preventable tragedy like this never happens again. I am proud to report that we took the first step in that direction this week[Read More…]
WVPA Sharing: Kids and families day at the Legislature
Our Children, Our Future to rally with kids and families CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Our Children, Our Future Campaign will hold its annual Kids and Families Day at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014. More than 500 kids and families representing labor, faith, and community organizations are scheduled[Read More…]
