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Jekyll & Hyde to Open New Location in Baxter, Taking Over Former Lucky Duck Space
Jekyll & Hyde, a family-owned and operated steampunk-inspired taphouse, grill, brewery, and distillery, is set to open a new location in Baxter, taking over the space previously occupied by Lucky Duck. According to a recent Instagram post, the new location is anticipated to open its doors this fall or winter.
Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – State Treasurer Riley Moore hailed the announcement by Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. that they will invest $150 million to repurpose the company’s idled Weirton tinplate mill into a new electric distribution transformer production plant, resulting in re-employment opportunities for 600 union workers in the region. “I am absolutely thrilled Cleveland-Cliffs has decided to repurpose the […] The post Treasurer Moore Statement on Cleveland-Cliffs’ Weirton Plant Investment appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Not Too Early Big XII Hoops Predictions: No. 9, West Virginia
As expected, West Virginia's first post-Huggins season was very rough. The Mountaineers won only nine games overall and four in the Big XII. They've obviously got a very long way to go before they can challenge in the Big XII. However, the 2024 squad is gone. Literally. Only two players from that team return and neither of them figure to be in the rotation this season. And this is one case in which roster discontinuity is probably a very good thing.
Fairmont State's Perry Baker Ready For 2024 Summer Olympics
FAIRMONT, W.Va. – As the United States Olympic Teams get set for the Opening Ceremony and competition, former Fairmont State University student-athlete Perry Baker is gearing up for his third Olympics. As a student-athlete at Fairmont State, Baker was a First Team All-WVIAC and Second Team All-Region member of...
SpongeBob musical brings colorful fun to Moundsville's Strand Theater this weekend
MOUNDSVILLE, WV — The SpongeBob Musical will take the stage this weekend at the Strand Theater in Moundsville. It will open at 7 p.m. on Friday, and there will be two other shows over the weekend. Those are scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m., and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Fairmont City Council holds last meeting of July
FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) - Fairmont City Council held their final meeting of the month of July Tuesday night. Seven ordinances were up for adoption that would impact daily life in the Friendly City, including amending and supplementing articles regarding how to make drive-through facilities conditionally permitted in the main corridor commercial district and make restaurants with alcohol sales conditionally permitted in neighborhood mixed use.
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts cooler than average 2024 fall season for Ohio
That apple-picking trip or visit to the cider mill could be a little cooler than usual for Ohioans this fall, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. The publication, which released its annual fall forecast, is predicting below-average temperatures for the state. ...
WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching
LEWISBURG W.Va. (WVDN) – The deadline to purchase advanced discounted tickets to the 2024 State Fair of West Virginia is Monday, July 29. Tickets may be purchased by visiting statefairofwv.com/tickets/, calling 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) or at the State Fair Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […] The post WV State Fair Advanced Discounted Ticket Deadline Approaching appeared first on The Virginian Review.
What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws?
Over the last decade, West Virginia delegates and senators have argued about and modified the state’s marijuana laws. Although lawmakers legalized the drug for medical purposes in 2017, the debate over how to regulate it has continued, with politicians proposing different bills that could make marijuana possession either more or less punishable by the courts. […] What are West Virginia’s marijuana laws? appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.
It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic
The West Virginia First Foundation was formed to distribute funds the state will receive from multiple legal settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The state is expected to receive about $1 billion in settlement money over the next few years. The state will put $10 million — earned from the settlement with McKinsey & Company […] The post It’s seeming less likely opioid settlement funds will help with drug epidemic appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Hancock County Delegate cut off during remarks to United Steel Workers at Weirton press conference
WEIRTON, W.Va. – A day which began with the announcement that nearly 1,000 displaced USW-represented workers in the Weirton area have been hoping for, ended with a politicized diatribe from Del. Pat McGeehan, R-Hancock. In a Monday morning press release, steel manufacturer Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced that it will transition...
WVGA Parent-Child Tournament sees first-day leads extended, ties broken
The 35th WV Parent-Child Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), concluded Sunday on both the Cobb Course at The Resort at Glade Springs and the Stonehaven Course at Glade Springs Village. The father-daughter team of Larry and Savannah Hawkins of Hurricane extended their lead in the Championship...
Ohio advocates seek to ‘Trump-proof’ recent gains made on clean energy and climate
Advocates in Ohio are stepping up their clean energy efforts in response to the Republican party platform and Project 2025, which detail how a second Trump administration would promote fossil fuels while cutting back federal programs for addressing climate change, environmental justice and equity. Over the past year, Ohio-based governments...
Ohio Braces for Evening Cold Front: Storms and Gusty Winds Expected
Cleveland, OH – A cold front is expected to move through Ohio later this evening, bringing with it increased chances for showers and storms. The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an alert, indicating that storm activity will pick up this afternoon ahead of the front’s arrival. Residents can expect gusty winds accompanying any storms that form, with high temperatures reaching the mid-80s today.
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