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Wood County Schools gears up at Teaching and Learning Academy
WILLIAMSTOWN — Wood County Schools began its third Teaching and Learning Academy at Williamstown High School this week, a week-long professional development opportunity for all teachers, aides and administrative staff. The academy meets the direct needs of all education staff in the school district with 80 session offerings that...
Vienna City Council looking to fill empty seat
VIENNA W.Va. (WTAP) - With the sudden passing of Councilman Tom Azinger, a spot on the Vienna City Council is open for the rest of the term. At the next council meeting on Thursday, a resolution will be passed declaring an open council seat on Vienna City Council. The council...
West Virginia is asking the US Supreme Court to consider transgender surgery Medicaid coverage case
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Thursday. In April, the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court...
Nice guy finishes on top
The cliche “nice guys finish last” took on a completely different spin during the awards presentation during Monday’s Callaway Junior Tour stop at Parkersburg Country Club. During the awards presentation, Dakota Carpenter from Webster County was recognized as the 13th recipient of the Lary Martin Sportsman of...
Parkersburg City Council approves bond issue, fire station property purchase
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to buy property for a new fire station and passed the first reading of an ordinance to fund its construction, along with a planned replacement for the City Park Pavilion, during a brief meeting Tuesday evening. Council...
Critical call for blood donors
PARKERSBURG — The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood to reinforce the blood supply before the summer winds down, officials said. Type O blood donors are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. “Donors are critically needed to help safeguard care for patients,”...
PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia has scheduled August 12 as the date for the evidentiary hearing and public comment hearing for Appalachian Power Company and Wheeling Power Company’s Expanded Net Energy Cost case. The companies have requested an additional $20.4 million in annual revenue. The evidentiary hearing in this case […] The post PSC to hold evidentiary and public comment hearings August 12 for APCo Expanded Net Energy Cost case appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Local Farmers Market uses mini grant to support local fresh produce
WARWOOD, W.Va. (WTRF) – Doubling purchase power for fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets is the West Virginia Food and Farm Coalition’s mission, and they are continuing to serve in Warwood. The West Virginia Farmer’s Market Association awarded the Warwood Farmers Market over $4,000 in grant funding to help improve their facilities, increase outreach, […]
Gov. Justice: Harris-Trump matchup will be ‘more competitive’
WHEELING — The push by Republicans to portray President Joe Biden as frail and incompetent came two years too late, the governor of West Virginia said Tuesday in Wheeling. Gov. Jim Justice, a Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, spoke about the recent upheaval in the 2024 presidential election after giving the keynote speech at the Women In Asphalt luncheon at Waterfront Hall in Wheeling.
Harmar Days coming to Marietta this weekend
MARIETTA — Mid-Ohio Valley residents will have the chance for fun, food and to help a good cause starting Friday. The Historic Harmar Bridge Company is hosting its annual Harmar Days Festival in the historic Harmar Village on Marietta’s westside Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Harmar Days Festival...
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