News Stories for August 2012
Stories for Friday, August 31
2nd W.Va. trooper shot during traffic stop dies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) --West Virginia State Police say a second trooper involved in a shooting during a traffic stop has died. Eric Michael Workman died Friday, three days after the shooting that also killed Cpl. Marshall Lee Bailey. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said "West Virginia lost a very brave young ...
Raceboat Regatta weekend underway
WHEELING, W.Va.— The 7th Annual Wheeling Vintage Raceboat Regatta will start Saturday at Wheeling’s Heritage Port. Over 40 race boat teams have registered and are coming all across the United States to show off their boats and skills. Organizers said that the good weather will bring out a nice crowd ...
New Edison Local superintendent discusses goals, challenges
The new superintendent of Edison Local School District said his first year will be focused on improving the district's funding situation and staying on top of academics. For Bill Beattie, who took over the position after former superintendent Dave Quattrochi moved to Carroll County School District, that means there are ...
Strike not expected as USW continues negotiations with ArcelorMittal
WEIRTON, W.Va. -- Union leaders with the United Steelworkers of America announced Friday that calling a strike was not in the best interest of its members. ArcelorMittal and the USW continued talks as the contract is set to expire on Sept. 1. The USW said in a newsletter Friday, "If ...
Golden Bears take on Wellsville at new Oak Glen stadium
The Oak Glen Golden Bears take on Wellsville at their new stadium on the campus of Oak Glen High School Friday. It features artificial turf and was built, along with a similar stadium at Weir High, as part of a bond levy that was passed by voters in Hancock County. ...
Wheeling prepares to re-pave 18 city roads; officials explain feds' impact on community projects
The city of Wheeling is preparing to pave 18 roads after city council approved $250,000 for the renovating and the federal government pitched in $180,000. --Click here to view the complete list of Wheeling streets on the list to be repaved-- But some city officials said ...
Tractor-trailer crashes in Belmont Co.
Emergency crews responded to a tractor-trailer rollover crash near Morristown in Belmont County on Friday. The crash happened during the late morning on Lady Bend Hill near National Road. State highway patrol officials said the tractor-trailer flipped on its side. As of noon, crews had just arrived ...
Several homes evacuated after inactive mine releases methane gas
Crews worked early Friday to stop a methane leak at an inactive CONSOL Energy mine in Monroe County. Officials with Ohio's Environmental Protection Agency said the incident happened at the former Powhatan Point Mine No. 4 on Cane Ridge Road. Officials said the methane as released because outside air pressure ...
Hundreds of Ohio gov. workers may be added to union rolls without their approval
Hundreds of management employees in Ohio's state government could soon become union members -- without their approval. The Columbus Dispatch reports Friday that the union representing the majority of the state work force wants to absorb around 600 state government management analysts. That union, the Ohio Civil ...
Bishops Chapel Renovations complete
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston has reopened the century-and-a-half old Bishops Chapel, located in the center of Mount Calvary Cemetery in Wheeling. The chapel closed last August after the death of Bishop Emeritus Bernard Schmitt for renovations and to excavate the floor to add more crypts for ...
Stories for Thursday, August 30
Dozens gather for Romney watch party
After months of waiting, it was finally time for delegates of the Republican National Convention to shed other allegiances and unite behind one man. Mitt Romney accepted the Republican Party's presidential nomination on Thursday night, much to the joy of those in attendance at the convention and those at watch ...
Franciscan reacts to lawsuit dismissal against health care mandate
Franciscan University of Steubenville reacted to the federal government's motion to dissolve a lawsuit filed over issues of religious freedom Thursday. The university filed the lawsuit in May to fight the Affordable Care Act mandate for employers to provide contraceptive services. Officials said no changes have been made in favor ...
Documents explain environmental issue at Yorkville mill
YORKVILLE, Ohio -- Court documents released this week explained an environmental issue at the former RG Steel plant in Yorkville. A 112-page motion was filed on Aug. 29 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. "A tunnel that transported spent pickler liquor from the pickler to ...
New Jefferson Co. Port Authority planning for economic development opportunities
Jefferson County held its first Port Authority meeting on Thursday since the city of Steubenville dissolved its port authority earlier this year. New board members now have the task of building a strong presence in the county. The board of directors said they are challenged with forming a mission and ...
Insurance groups vying for RG steelworkers, retirees to sign up for benefits
Steelworkers who are expecting to lose their insurance because of RG Steel's bankruptcy filing are down to the wire to find replacement insurance. In response, union leaders are encouraging active and retiring steelworkers to be very selective about benefits during this uncertain time. On Thursday, TLC Insurance Group held an ...
4 local W.Va. counties designated drug trafficking areas
Four West Virginia northern panhandle counties are getting federal help in their efforts to reduce prescription drug abuse and drug trafficking. The Office of National Drug Control Policy has designated Hancock, Brooke, Ohio and Marshall counties as high intensity drug trafficking areas. The designation gives the counties access to ...
Three streets to be paved in Moundsville
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va.— Moundsville City Council hopes to have three streets paved before the end of summer. Council recently approved the city manger to spend $215,350.80 on street paving. Streets to be resurfaced include Garfield Street, from 12th Street to Ruby Street, Railroad Street, from Jackson Street to 4th Street, and ...
Wheeling Hospital accredited as a Heart Attack Receiving Center
Wheeling Hospital's has been named as one of only 14 hospitals in the nation to become an accredited Mission: Lifeline Heart Attack Receiving Center for its treatment of the most severe type of heart attack. The accreditation was jointly granted by the American Heart Association and the Society of Chest ...
Officials in Belmont Co. meet with FEMA about storm damage aid
Federal representatives are continuing to travel to the Ohio Valley just a few months after summer storms caused major power outages and severe damage in parts of the area. On Thursday, a second meeting was held in Belmont County between local officials and Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives. City and ...
Police investigating reported rape in Moundsville
Police are investigating a report that a person was raped in Marshall County on Tuesday. The person said the incident happened on Second Street in Moundsville. The person is hospitalized, and police had no suspects as of Thursday afternoon. No other information has been released. Anyone with information is asked ...
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