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Morrisey celebrates transportation funding, highway safety bills

ST. ALBANS – Gov. Patrick Morrisey thanked the West Virginia Legislature Tuesday for providing additional funding next fiscal year for road and bridge maintenance projects and the passage of bills to increase safety for highway workers. Morrisey held a ceremonial bill signing ceremony in St. Albans in Kanawha County Tuesday morning at Triton Construction, a company that specializes in road and bridge construction. “When you're looking at the challenges facing West Virginia, we know that having good, strong infrastructure is one of them," Morrisey said. "That's part of the reason I ...

Jersey Mike’s welcomed to Weirton

WEIRTON – Area residents looking for a new option for fresh, made-to-order sandwiches, don’t have to go to the Jersey Shore to find it. The new Jersey Mike’s Subs shop in Weirton officially opens its doors today, welcoming its first guests at 10 a.m. Employees and representatives of ...

Bellaire man gets life in prison for the rape of a minor

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – A Bellaire man was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison with possibility for parole for the rape of a minor. Thomas Edward Carson, 47, could be eligible for parole after 18 years, said Belmont County Prosecutor Kevin Flanagan. Carson was arrested this past October after Belmont County Sheriff’s detectives began looking into the alleged rape of a 12-year-old. Flanagan said that Carson likely will not be released from prison, even with eligibility for parole. “Carson’s criminal history shows an individual that cannot function outside of prison walls," he said. ...

Hanni crashes vehicle into an Arby’s in Bridgeport

Appeals Court Judge Mark A. Hanni crashed his vehicle into a Bridgeport fast-food restaurant, causing “significant damage to the structure,” according to a police report. Hanni, a 7th District Court of Appeals Court judge, was treated for “minor glass cuts” and his passenger, Zachary ...

Hancock County teachers express concern over rumored plans

NEW CUMBERLAND — Several Hancock County teachers addressed members of the county’s Board of Education and other district officials Monday over concerns of special education students possibly being included in general education environments full time beginning in the next school ...

Gala helps OVHC continue mission

WINTERSVILLE — The region's uninsured and underinsured residents have had a place to turn for health care for the past 20 years. Sunday night, the efforts that made that possible — and helped it continue to grow — were recognized as the Ohio Valley Health Center held its 20th annual ...