Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather. Republican Gov. Phil Scott allowed the bill to become law ...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A former town mayor in West Virginia admitted Thursday that he stole funds for personal use from a hospital where he was the chief executive officer. Charles Hatfield, 61, of Williamson pleaded guilty in federal court to theft or bribery concerning programs receiving ...
PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council approved the temporary sale of beer and wine for a nonprofit fundraiser Tuesday, and members voted as the Urban Renewal Authority to press pause on the acquisition of a dilapidated house via eminent domain. Council voted 7-0, with Councilwoman Jesse ...
PARKERSBURG – The Urban Renewal Authority made no decision Tuesday on an offer to purchase a site being considered for a new Parkersburg fire station. The authority, which includes all members of Parkersburg City Council, voted 5-2 to postpone action on the offer to buy the former Economy ...
PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg News and Sentinel will not publish print editions on Memorial Day, May 27. This follows the paper’s policy of not having a print edition on major federal holidays, such as New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas ...
PARKERSBURG — Elizabeth Perdue, West Virginia University at Parkersburg welding student, won the second stage of the Pitch Competition and the $10,000 prize with her idea for a mobile welding business. The WVUP Pitch Competition gives student entrepreneurs an outlet to present their business ...