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Plea Offers On Table In McNinch Cases

MOUNDSVILLE — Two women facing felony criminal charges related to the alleged abuse of an autistic McNinch Primary School student had their cases continued Thursday in Marshall County Circuit Court. Former kindergarten teacher Kiersten Moses and school administrator Erin Cuffaro both ...

Capito Hails Senate Progress On NIL Reform Legislation

CHARLESTON – A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to put guardrails around sports name, image and likeness rights is one step closer to full passage in the Senate. Speaking during a conference call with West Virginia reporters from Capitol Hill, Capito said S. 4668, the ...

Follansbee Looks To Adjust Its Election Schedule

FOLLANSBEE — Follansbee officials are planning a change to the city charter in an effort to meet state-mandated adjustments to the municipal election schedule. Under advice from City Attorney Michael Gaudio, Follansbee Council agreed Monday to retain the Gurrera Law Office in Weirton for assistance in implementing the charter change. Mayor Scott McMahon explained the amendment, still in the early stages of development, is being pursued in an effort to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 50, approved by the West Virginia Legislature in April 2025. “This is for the election ...

Former Bridgeport Industrial Facility Reborn As BlueRock Nexus

BRIDGEPORT — BlueRock Nexus is bringing a 60,000 square foot industrial warehouse to the village of Bridgeport. Located at 56100 Burkley Road, BlueRock Nexus is being developed with the goal of bringing more jobs to Bridgeport and the Ohio Valley. “We took an old industrial facility, and ...