Senator Carte Goodwin’s first public event appearance is JCCC luncheon

Senator Carte Goodwin said he’s learned quickly that if you represent West Virginia in Washington, D.C. you get a lot of invitations to come back to West Virginia from various groups and organizations.
 

Junior Lee Randolph's WWII Poem 'Why I Joined the Navy and My Experience' (with introduction)

A historical poem of experiences at sea during World War II written by Jackson County native Junior Lee Randolph who served in the Navy from 1942-45.

Ravenswood Octoberfest new and improved for 2010

What are the two best events in the month of October? Halloween and Ravenswood’s Octoberfest.
 

The forgotten chapel that found “Friends”

For centuries the church was not only a place of worship but also a place for the community to fellowship. Many historical churches in the area are crumbling and falling victim to disrepair and disuse.
That is the case with The Spencer Presbyterian Church.

Manchin, Raese, Johnson will vie for Senate seat in November; primary turnout sparse

Governor Joe Manchin and Morgantown businessman John Raese cruised to easy victories in Saturday’s special Senatorial Primary Election, despite a very light voter turnout.

Proposal witnessed by 19,000 people ... and a former Beatle

FROSTBURG – How many newly-engaged couples can say their proposal was witnessed by approximately 19,000 people .... and first announced by a former Beatle?

EDITORIAL: Free/reduced meals aid student success

Nancy Hanks display at PSC library, will move on after Labor Day

KEYSER — The Mineral County Historical Society made history with its Nancy Hanks symposium. Now area residents have a chance to view the display featuring the resolutions and proclamations that declare that Nancy Hanks was born in Mineral County.

Keyser police cruiser rammed by DWI suspect

KEYSER - Already in the market for a new cruiser, Keyser City Police will be looking to replace this vehicle as well, after it was totaled by a DWI driver earlier this week.

Some Frontier service gets lost in transition

KEYSER — The transition from Verizon to Frontier Communications in West Virginia has not gone as smoothly as Frontier officials would have liked, but work is continuing to complete the process and restore service to all customers, according to the manager of the eight-county region which includes Mineral County.

Keyser City Council approves water rate hike

KEYSER — After years of planning and months of wrangling, the Keyser City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a 30-percent water rate hike that will provide necessary local funding for a two phase, $12 million water system improvement project.

Cat Sanctuary owner back before county, seeks middle ground

KEYSER — Although their last meeting didn’t end on very friendly terms, the Mineral County Commissioners seemed receptive Tuesday to Dawn Billmyer’s proposal to work with the county’s humane officers and the Mineral Daily News Tribune in an effort to find a home for some of the adoptable cats at the county pound.
 

Mobile medical unit puts veterans on road to readily accessible health care

West Virginia might not be the largest state in America but per capita it has more veterans than any other state. With many West Virginia veterans living in rural setting, making a trip to the nearest Veterans Administration Hospital or outpatient facility can become a challenge.

Federal judge denies preliminary injunction request to restore Century Aluminum retiree health care benefits, lawsuit pending

It took over four months for a decision, but U.S. District Judge John T. Copenhaver Jr. has denied a request for a preliminary injuction to restore health care benefits which were either unilaterally terminated or modified by the company on January 1, 2010 for some 460 Century Aluminum Ravenswood retirees.

Apollo makes offer for majority ownership of Alcan Engineering Products including Ravenswood plant

Rio Tinto has received a binding offer from funds affiliated with investment firms, Apollo Global Management, L.P. (Apollo) and the Funds Strategique d’Investissement (FSI)  of France,

Keyser PD takes big hit in new city budget

Thunderhill is back together again ... again

Potomac Valley Hospital dedicates helipad


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