By Philip Reale I have read with interest the front page article in the Dec. 6, 2018, edition of The Charleston Gazette-Mail titled “Speaker’s gas ties put ethics in focus”. I have been involved directly and indirectly with the West Virginia Legislature since my days as a college student some[Read More…]
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U.S. Department of Energy report backs needs for natural gas storage hub
By STEVEN ALLEN ADAMS Special to The Journal CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A new report released by the U.S. Department of Energy cites the potential of West Virginia and other Appalachian states for the location of centralized storage hub for natural gas production. The report, released Tuesday, takes a look at[Read More…]
Green Bank Elementary School robotics team named state champions
The Inter-Mountain GREEN BANK, W.Va. — On Saturday, the Green Bank Elementary Middle School’s robotics team took first place in the West Virginia First Lego League Tournament and will representing all of West Virginia (and be one of the teams representing the United States) at the World Championship Festival next[Read More…]
West Virginia Sen. Ryan Weld will push for return of Veterans Court
By JOSELYN KING The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — West Virginia Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld believes a court that addresses the issues faced by veterans and those with mental illness is again needed in the state. When the Legislature convenes in January, he said he plans to[Read More…]
Huntington’s Pearl Harbor ceremony to honor the fallen
By FRED PACE The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In 1987, the first year wreaths were placed into the Ohio River at Huntington in remembrance of the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941, 26 Pearl Harbor survivors from the Tri-State were in attendance. This year, the 31st anniversary of Huntington’s[Read More…]
Teachers watching outcome of PEIA Task Force ‘very carefully’
By PHIL KABLER Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the Public Employees Insurance Agency Task Force are expected to finalize their recommendations to the Legislature early next week – without identifying a dedicated funding source to offset ongoing health care cost increases. West Virginia teachers are following the task[Read More…]
WVU supply chain students tackle state food desert
WVU Today (Editor’s note: A luncheon, presentations and networking reception will be held Friday (Dec. 7) from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. Presentations will include tools student working groups created: an actual 3-D model of the marketplace floor plan to aid in product placement,[Read More…]
10 things to know: Friday, December 7
The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. SOME OF THE PRESIDENT’S MEN Robert Mueller is set to reveal more details about his[Read More…]
Railroad Historical Society hosts holiday rides and dinners
By DAVE LAVENDER The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Blow the whistle and jingle those bells, there’s some good holiday news coming from the Collis P. Huntington Railroad Historical Society. To celebrate Christmas, the Society has organized two special stationary events in some of its historic railroad cars. There will be[Read More…]
