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Reporter's Notebook: Excitement Levels

It is an interesting thing that despite Gov. Patrick Morrisey announcing the potential of $81 billion in investments in West Virginia for major economic development projects, a quick answer to a question on WV MetroNews Talkline by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice stole Morrisey's thunder. Yes, from his lips to God's ears, Justice told Talkline hosts Dave Wilson and T.J. Meadows last Thursday, broadcasting live from the Greenbrier for the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce's 90th Annual Meeting and Business Summit, that he was considering a run for governor in 2028 and that he would “make a ...

Weirton to celebrate Blue Mass Friday

WEIRTON – St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church will celebrate area first responders this week, with the observance of a Blue Mass. The Mass will be held at noon Friday at the parish, located at 229 California Ave. in Weirton. Celebrated by the Rev. Dennis Schuelkens, the Blue Mass will be ...

Demand for Domestic Violence Shelters Outpaces Capacity in Ohio

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — More than 9,600 domestic violence survivors seeking emergency shelter in Ohio were turned away last year because of insufficient capacity, according to data from 76 Ohio Domestic Violence Network member programs. Mary O’Doherty, executive director of the Ohio Domestic ...

7 Brew Coffee Opening To Benefit Helping Heroes

WHEELING — A new business and financial support for a community organization are about to brew in Woodsdale. 7 Brew, a drive-thru coffee location at 841 National Road, will host a Family and Friends fundraising weekend beginning Friday, Sept. 11, through Sept. 13 to benefit Helping Heroes. ...

Marshall County Sheriff Explains Use of Flock Cameras

MOUNDSVILLE — Marshall County Sheriff Michael Dougherty released a statement this week regarding the use of Flock cameras after receiving questions about their use in the county. In a social media post, Dougherty said the Flock automatic license plate reader cameras are located throughout ...