       | Ratings Service Reduces SBA Bond Outlook December 5, 2013 CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia’s declining gambling revenue could affect the rating of the School Building Authority’s excess lottery revenue bonds. more »»  Top Headlines Mid-Year Budget Cuts Possible for W.Va. December 5, 2013 CHARLESTON (AP) — Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin’s administration is considering mid-year budget cuts to offset a decline in state revenues. more »» Tomblin: Improve Gas Skills December 5, 2013 WHEELING — As more investment in the natural gas industry happens in the state, West Virginia must now focus on improving the job skills of its residents, Go. more »»  Sale Of Mines Clears Hurdle December 5, 2013 WHEELING — Consol Energy is one step closer to completing its $3.5 billion sale of five West Virginia coal mines to Murray Energy after receiving antitrust clearance. more »»  No Merger Deal for Orrick December 5, 2013 WHEELING — Officials with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe decided against merging with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman after a round of talks between the San Francisco law firms. more »» Obituaries Frank Christman Sr. December 5, 2013 CHRISTMAN, Frank A. Sr., 88, of Miltonsburg-Calais Road, Woodsfield, Ohio, passed away Wed-nesday. Calling Hours 2-8 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service at 11 a.. more »» Robert DiClemente Sr. December 5, 2013 DiCLEMENTE, Robert Mario, Sr., 86, of Wheeling passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Peterson Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 26, 1927, son of the late Pretoria and Michele DiClement. more »» Paula Durr December 5, 2013 DURR, Paula Torbett, 65. Paula was born on October 5, 1948 in Wheeling, West Virginia and passed on December 3, 2013 in Glen Allen, VA. Paula is survived by her beloved daughter, Reagan D. more »» Joy Fluharty December 5, 2013 FLUHARTY, Joy Eileen, 79, of New Martinsville, WV, died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born January 21, 1934 at Link, Tyler County, WV. more »» Dorothy Harris December 5, 2013 HISSAM, Billy K., 68, of Sistersville, WV, went home to be with his Lord, December 3, 2013. Bill was born January 9, 1945 in Sistersville, the son of the late Arlie and Gladys Kelley Hissam. more »» Community Business as Usual for Pair of Officials December 5, 2013 Belmont County commissioners Ginny Favede and Matt Coffland conducted regular business at Wednesday’s commission meeting despite the empty desk that sat between them. more »»  A Foundation For the Future December 5, 2013 West Liberty University honored Foundation Scholarship benefactors and students receiving those scholarships during a Wednesday luncheon hosted by the West Liberty University Foundation and Office o... more »» Council Solidifies Manager Contract December 5, 2013 Steubenville City Council on Tuesday approved an emergency ordinance to hire Timothy Boland as the new city manager. more »» Two Indicted School Employees Are Back on Job December 5, 2013 The Steubenville Board of Education on Tuesday returned two employees indicted by the special grand jury investigating the Steubenville rape case to their previous positions. more »» WVNCC Nets Second Dominion Grant December 4, 2013 West Virginia Northern Community College became the recipient of $25,000 from the Dominion Foundation on Tuesda. more »» Editorials Energy Bill Can Be Better December 5, 2013 Supporters of a bill to change how electric utilities are governed in Ohio had hoped to enact the proposal quickly. A state Senate committee vote on it had been scheduled for Wednesday. more »» Considering PISA In West Virginia December 5, 2013 U.S. students did not stack up well against competitors in other countries during the most recent round of PISA — Program for International Student Assessment — testing, as we have reported. more »» Park Poachers Endanger People December 4, 2013 Deer have been killed illegally in both Oglebay and Grand Vue parks during the past couple of weeks. Law enforcement agencies should make finding the culprits a priority. On Nov. more »» Reduce Black Lung Fatalities December 4, 2013 Nearly 10,000 U.S. coal miners died of black lung disease between 1996 and 2005, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. more »» Obama Relying On Half-Truths, Lies December 4, 2013 Half-truths as well as outright lies have become all President Barack Obama has to defend his Obamacare health insurance takeover. more »» Local Columns Make Kids Believe In Santa Claus December 1, 2013 Most adults stopped believing in Santa Claus years ago. That’s a shame. He really exists, you know. At least, that’s what his helpers have led me to believe. more »» Central Government Approaches Critical Mass December 1, 2013 After years of enrichment, our central government is very close to achieving critical power mass and triggering the equivalent of an irreversible nuclear reaction that will permanently lower the... more »» Preview of Trees, Wreaths Slated December 1, 2013 Since many people have asked to be able to view the Christmas trees and wreaths in advance of the Tree Gala auction, which will take place on Thursday, the committee has decided to have a public... more »» Ferns’ Senate Bid Is a Big Risk November 30, 2013 Of the two significant changes House of Delegates member Ryan Ferns made this week, the one that received less publicity is the one most likely to affect his future in politics. more »» The Demise Of Cursive Penmanship November 30, 2013 It’s a rarity these days. I opened the mail in the office and found a handwritten note, I marveled at the beauty of the penmanship. more »» Sports West Relies on its ‘D December 5, 2013 By DAVE MORRISON Staff Writer For all the offense that Greenbrier West has generated this season, there is little doubt the team’s calling card has been a stingy defense. more »» NFL Hits Tomlin With Huge Fine December 5, 2013 By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH — Here’s another adjective Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin can call his ill-timed two-step onto the field last Thursday night against Baltimore. more »» Task Is Simple For Ohio State December 5, 2013 By RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio — It might seem as if the pressure just keeps building and building on No. 2 Ohio State. That’s not really the case. more »» Tokoto, Tar Heels Upset No. 1 Spartans, 79-65 December 5, 2013 EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — J.P. Tokoto had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds to help North Carolina beat No. more »»  Sper Six: Nero Relishes Role With Dons December 4, 2013 WEIRTON — The numbers are about as close as can be, and the task of stopping Madonna’s dynamic duo of Ross Comis and Eliott Nero is enough to make an opposing defensive coordinator reach for the... more »» |     What's HotMost CommentedTop JobsNews-Register SubscriptionsDelivered 7 Days Per Week1.  Easy Pay - Home Delivery Subscriptions $13.50 2.  Easy Pay - Mail Delivery Subscription starting at $30.00 3.  Home Delivery Subscription starting at $15.82 Online Newspaper Ads Politically FashionableWinning A Piece of the Pie -- A Just Dessert ??? November 25, 2013 Visited a local school recently where students were working to raise funds for a worthy cause, and the homeroom that raised the most was to win "a prize." "A pizza party?" I asked the teac. more » Latest Blogs
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