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       | Opposing Views Clash  August 1, 2014 PITTSBURGH — Competing visions for America’s energy future clashed in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday as the U.S. more »»  Top Headlines Opposing Views Clash August 1, 2014 PITTSBURGH — Competing visions for America’s energy future clashed in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday as the U.S. more »» 1,100 Layoffs Planned at Mines August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON (AP) — Alpha Natural Resources said Thursday it expects to lay off 1,100 workers at 11 southern West Virginia surface coal mines by mid-October, citing dismal markets and federal... more »»  New Owners Lay Off 20 Remaining Workers August 1, 2014 HANNIBAL — The remaining 20 employees at the Ormet aluminum plant were officially let go Thursday as the new owners of the plant — and representatives from the United Steelworkers Union — wait to... more »» Congress OKs Veterans Administration, Highway Bills August 1, 2014 WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress ran full-tilt into election-year gridlock over immigration Thursday and staggered toward a five-week summer break after failing to agree on legislation to cope with the... more »»  Kroger Restricts Medicine August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON (AP) — Supermarket chain Kroger is tightening monthly purchase limits of cold medications that contain pseudoephedrine at its West Virginia store. more »» Obituaries CLARENCE RIFFEE August 1, 2014 Clarence H. Riffee, 79, of New Cumberland, WV, passed away Wednesday. Visitation 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, Weirton. Funeral services 11 a.m. Saturday. more »» CHARLES FUNKHOUSER August 1, 2014 Charles R. Funkhouser, 73, of Bethesda, OH, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Memorial service Sunday at 2 p.m. Visitation from 1 p.m. until service, Hillcrest Bible Church, Bethesda. more »» BONNIE BAUER August 1, 2014 Leudvina M. “Bonnie” Bauer, 89, of Wheeling, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014, in Liza’s Place, Valley Hospice Care Center South, Wheelin. more »» RONALD RADCLIFFE August 1, 2014 Ronald John Radcliffe, 72, of Wheeling, WV, died Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Liza’s Place, Wheeling, WV. more »» BILL MCDOWELL August 1, 2014 Bill Weber McDowell, Jr. (“B. Dub” and “Nappy Chin”) 72, departed this life July 15, 2014. He was born October 14, 1941, to Bill and Lora McDowell, Bellaire, OH. more »» Community Debbie Green 5K Events Begin Today August 1, 2014 Ron Green said 1,775 people already are signed up to participate in today’s and Saturday’s Debbie Green Memorial 5K Run/Walk for Leukemia events. more »» Home Invasion Suspects Arraigned August 1, 2014 Two individuals arrested in connection to a brutal home invasion in Jewett were arraigned in Harrison County Court on Wednesday afternoon. more »» Man Arrested For Domestic Assault August 1, 2014 By SARAH HARMON Staff Writer A Proctor man was arrested Sunday for allegedly tearing up his family’s home in a rage and throwing a glass container across the roo. more »» Witness Aids Police in Arrest of Alleged Copper Thieves August 1, 2014 A Bellaire man and a juvenile were arrested Wednesday by Bellaire police officers for allegedly stealing copper out of the Union Street Station building, the site of a former restaurant which has... more »» Probation Sentence Issued for Fraud August 1, 2014 Amanda Jean Welling, 31, was given a suspended sentence after being convicted of fraud Thursday in Marshall County Circuit Court. more »» Editorials Volunteering In Bellaire August 1, 2014 Bellaire Fire Chief Bill Swoyer is right to be pleased with the first day of his volunteer department’s existence. more »» Guarding Against Emerging Diseases August 1, 2014 Nearly 20 years ago, author Richard Preston’s nonfiction book, “The Hot Zone,” told a horror story as disturbing as any make-believe tale. more »» Reject In-Home Care Cutbacks July 31, 2014 It is difficult to believe President Barack Obama’s administration does not have some ulterior motive in a plan that could affect tens of thousands of West Virginians directly and adversely. more »» Ensure Bonds Can Be Repaid July 31, 2014 Many Ohio Valley towns, cities and counties have initiatives to get rid of dilapidated buildings. more »» Partisan Bickering Disservice to Nation July 31, 2014 As explained above, many members of the House of Representatives want to forestall implementation of a proposal that would increase costs for the Medicare program, while forcing many older American... more »» Local Columns Linking Tax Rates to Jobs A Bad Idea July 27, 2014 Imagine you’re among West Virginians who have landed one of those good jobs in the oil and gas industry. You went back to school and got the specialized training neede. more »» Chinese ‘Sleeping Giant’ Has Awakened in Africa July 27, 2014 Between the 1870s and 1900, Africa faced a vast tide of European military invasions and eventual colonizatio. more »» Local Residents Are Commended July 27, 2014 Fostoria Glass Society of America, Inc. president James D. Davis of Clarksville, Tenn. more »» Moundsville Power Would Create Local Jobs July 27, 2014 I am writing in response to Marshall County Commissioner Bob Miller’s recent letter to the editor regarding the proposed $615 million Moundsville Power project. more »» A Tax by Any Other Name ... July 26, 2014 Politicians have wised up during the past several decades. They have found new and improved ways to empty our pockets without us even realizing we’ve been had. more »» Sports Wheeling Falls In Legion, Must Rebound to Win August 1, 2014 MORGANTOWN — Wheeling manager Mark Delbrugge had one clear message after his team’s 4-3 loss to Morgantown at West Virginia University’s Hawley Field. more »»  Steelers Brown Eyeing An Encore Presentation August 1, 2014 LATROBE, Pa.— Antonio Brown rolled up to the dorms at Saint Vincent College last week in a Mercedes conversion van. It’s fitting in a way. more »»  Pirates Stand Pat as Deadline Passes August 1, 2014 PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will receive some welcome additions to their roster in the coming days. The faces, however, will be familiar. more »» West Liberty Punter Named to All-American Team August 1, 2014 GOSHEN, N.Y. — Record-setting West Liberty University punter Griffin Yocum has been honored as an NCAA Division II Pre-Season All-American by the Collegiate Development Football League (CDFL). more »» Holgorsen Likes Look of Squad August 1, 2014 MORGANTOWN — Dana Holgorsen came away feeling satisfied after his West Virginia Mountaineers concluded their first practice of the fall. ‘‘We had a good first day,’’ the fourth year coach said. more »» W.Va. News Film 'Moving Mountains' to premiere in Charleston August 1, 2014 WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) — A film shot in several West Virginia locations will premiere this month in Charleston. more »» Building to become home to Appalachian artists August 1, 2014 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A vacant garment factory in Huntington's Westmoreland neighborhood will be converted into apartments and a work area for artists. more »» W.Va. board to consider scholarships, degree August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission will consider nursing scholarships and a bachelor's degree in engineering management at Bluefield State College. more »» W.Va. to honor highway cleanup volunteers August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia officials are planning to recognize thousands of volunteers who pick up litter along the state's roadways. more »» W.Va. gets fed funds for mental health services August 1, 2014 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia is receiving nearly $1 million in federal funding for mental health services. more »» Ohio News Goodell defends NFL's 2-game suspension of Rice August 1, 2014 CANTON, Ohio (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended himself Friday against criticism that he was too lenient in suspending Ray Rice two games for his "horrible mistake. more »» Ohio man's wife upset by North Korea appeal August 1, 2014 CINCINNATI (AP) — The wife of a southwestern Ohio man detained in North Korea is upset about his comments that he and another American will soon be put on trial. more »» Ohio theme park says it topped shaved-heads record August 1, 2014 MASON, Ohio (AP) — With wide grins and a few apprehensive looks, more than 200 people lost their hair Friday at an amusement park as they worked to break the Guinness record for most heads shaved... more »» Ohio man convicted in fatal beating of teen August 1, 2014 LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio man convicted of participating in the fatal beating of a 16-year-old drug dealer has been sentenced to life in prison. more »» 2 Americans detained in North Korea seek US help August 1, 2014 PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Two American tourists charged with "anti-state" crimes in North Korea said Friday they expect to be tried soon and pleaded for help from the U. more »» |     What's HotMost CommentedTop JobsNews-Register SubscriptionsDelivered 7 Days Per Week1.  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