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XTO Official: Pressure may have contributed to Powhatan Point blast

The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register POWHATAN POINT, Ohio — XTO Energy spokeswoman Karen Matusic said the high pressure associated with eastern Ohio Utica Shale wells may have contributed to the explosion at the Schnegg well pad near Captina Creek on Thursday. Almost a week after the well blew, several residents remain[Read More…]

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Brooke County power plant clears next permit hurdle

By CASEY JUNKINS The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — An $884 million natural gas electricity generator is one step closer to reality in West Virginia because state regulators on Tuesday issued a siting certificate for the planned Brooke County Power plant. This is one of the projects West[Read More…]

10 things to know: Wednesday, February 21

The regional bureau of The Associated Press, shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. EVANGELIST BILLY GRAHAM DIES AT 99 Graham, the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history,[Read More…]

WV House of Delegates sends multi-year pay raise package for teachers, state employees to Governor

Release from W.Va. House of Delegate: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The House of Delegates on Tuesday evening voted to adopt a multi-year pay raise bill for teachers, school service personnel and state police, sending it to Gov. Jim Justice for his signature. The amended version of Senate Bill 267<http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_history.cfm?INPUT=267&year=2018&sessiontype=RS> will provide[Read More…]

Around the Rotunda: Legislative, committee schedule for Wednesday, Feb. 21

Watch WV Legislature Live each day at http://www.legis.state.wv.us/live.cfm Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 43th Day of the Legislative Session Rotunda and social activities: Soft Drink Day at the Legislature,  Upper Well Area;  WV Food and Farm Coalition, Upper House Rotunda; Aviation Day, Upper Senate Rotunda; and Energy Jobs Rally and Press Conference, South Steps and Lower Rotunda.   SENATE:  [Read More…]

West Virginia School Board Association resolution urging passage of legislation supporting faculty, staff, students

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia School Board Association, which represents school board members in West Virginia, today, Feb. 20, issued the following resolution regarding West Virginia school employees’ “Work Action” planned for Thursday and Friday, Feb. 22-23:  Whereas the West Virginia State Legislature has the constitutional mandate to adequately fund public education,[Read More…]

West Virginia school closures for Thursday and Friday up to local superintendents

By WENDY HOLDREN The Register-Herald CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a meeting Monday in Charleston between county superintendents and State Superintendent Dr. Steven Paine, the decision to close school during the employee walkout Thursday and Friday is up to each county superintendent. In a release, AFT-West Virginia, WVEA and WVSSPA said despite negotiation efforts, “We[Read More…]

MCEA, AFT-WV representatives discuss upcoming work stoppage; school safety coordinator addresses training

By KAITLYN NEFF Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va.  — Representatives from the Marion County Education Association (MCEA) and the American Federation of Teachers of West Virginia (AFT-WV) addressed the Marion County Board of Education regarding the upcoming teacher work stoppage on Thursday and Friday. Also at the meeting, the school safety[Read More…]

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