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       | Opposing Views Clash at EPA Hearing  August 1, 2014 By IAN HICKS Staff Writer PITTSBURGH — Competing visions for America’s energy future clashed in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday as the U.S. more »»  Top Headlines Opposing Views Clash at EPA Hearing August 1, 2014 By IAN HICKS Staff Writer PITTSBURGH — Competing visions for America’s energy future clashed in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday as the U.S. more »» Alpha Mines To Lay Off 1,100 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 »»  Ormet Officially Closed 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 Will Tighten W.Va. Pseudoephedrine Sales 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 Run for a Reason 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 »» 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 »» WPHS Beats Averages on AP Enrollment August 1, 2014 The number of Wheeling Park High School students earning college credit through advanced placement classes is higher than the state and global averages, according to testing data received by... more »» Dowdel Ruled Competent to Stand Trial July 31, 2014 A man facing a murder charge for his role in the death of a Cadiz man at Sally Buffalo Park is competent to stand trial. Matthew M. 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 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 »»  Post 1 Drops Heartbreaker to Morgantown 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 »» W.Va. News 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 »» Memorial set for Va. Guard soldiers killed in 2004 August 1, 2014 WINCHESTER, Va. (AP) — The Virginia National Guard is holding a memorial ceremony for two soldiers killed in action 10 years ago. more »» Ohio News Man pleads guilty in slaying of Ohio estate agent August 1, 2014 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — One of two men accused in the 2010 slaying of a northeast Ohio real estate agent has avoided a possible death sentence by pleading guilty to a lesser charge. more »» Ohio firefighter feted for chip idea August 1, 2014 TROY, Ohio (AP) — A firefighter is being celebrated in his Ohio hometown for concocting a new potato chip flavor that's being produced by Frito Lay. more »» Group: homeless assaults should be hate crimes August 1, 2014 CINCINNATI (AP) — A southwest Ohio homeless advocacy group wants assaults on homeless people to be considered hate crimes under the law. more »» Ohio man fatally shoots woman intruder August 1, 2014 ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Police in central Ohio say a man fatally shot a woman after she broke into his apartment. more »» Access limited to Ohio facial-recognition system August 1, 2014 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's office says fewer than 6,000 law-enforcement officers statewide now have access to facial-recognition technology. more »» |     What's HotMost CommentedTop JobsNews-Register SubscriptionsDelivered 7 Days Per Week1.  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