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West Virginia Is Able To Power America’s Future

West Virginia is home to world-class natural gas resources that support industries across our region and provide livelihoods for tens of thousands of West Virginians. At the same time, the electric transmission system that delivers power across our state is aging and under increasing strain. This is not just a technical concern. It is an issue that touches every part of our economy and our daily lives. The natural gas and oil industry and the electric grid are closely connected. Compressor stations, processing facilities, and critical safety systems all rely on dependable ...

Dow Leaps To A Record As Oil Prices Ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied Thursday after falling oil prices and yields in the bond market eased the pressure on U.S. stocks. Banks, small companies and other stocks that had earlier been left behind by the euphoria around artificial-intelligence technology led the way. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% for its 10th gain in the last 11 days, a day after dropping from its all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 874 points, or 1.7%, to a record, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%. Stocks got a lift from a 2.8% drop for the price of Brent crude oil to $95.03 per barrel. ...

Local Sports Schedule

(all games start at 6 p.m. unless noted) Friday, June 5 OVBL Barton at Bethany Maynard at Colerain

Local Sports Schedule

Thursday, June 4 BASEBALL Ohio Division IV Region 15 Championship (at Wren Stadium, Ohio University, Athens) Edison (20-6-2) vs. Lancaster Fairfield Union (23-6), 6 p.m. Ohio Division V Region 19 Championship (at Don and Sue Schlay Field, Marietta College) Harrison Central (20-9-1) vs. Lucasville Valley (21-7), 5 p.m. SOFTBALL W.Va. State Tournament (at Little Creek Park, South Charleston) Class AAA John Marshall vs. TBD, TBA

Oak Glen’s George Signs With Bethany College Soccer

Photo Provided Oak Glen's Kody George, pictured, signed to continue his educational and soccer career at Bethany College. George was second team All-OVAC and played in the boys OVAC All-Star soccer game. Kody plans to pursue a degree in nursing. Pictured front row from left is mother Stacey ...