Stitching support: Quilt shop turns pet food bags into donations

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – From Past to Present Quilt Shop is asking residents to donate their pet food bags so it can make shoulder bags to sell and raise money for area animal rescue entities. Co-owner Joyce Paglialunga said she got the idea to upcycle the used bags through social media. “We ...

W.Va. Secretary of State Warner Takes On The Need For Childcare

WHEELING — West Virginia needs more support for childcare development programs before jobs and economic development can occur in the state, according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. He explained he is not only the state’s chief election officer but also its chief business registrar. ...

Electric Bills In Energy-Rich West Virginia Now Top Mortgages

RAINELLE, W.Va. (AP) — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 — more than her check. It makes no sense. She turns the ...

Officials Discuss Mining Damage To Flood Control Dams Near Cameron

CAMERON – Marshall County’s emergency officials held a meeting in Cameron Wednesday evening to discuss what residents should do in the case of a flood control dam failure in the area. Underground longwall mining conducted in the area has already damaged Upper Grave Creek Dams No. 7 and ...

WVU President To Speak At Marshall County Chamber Annual Dinner

MOUNDSVILLE – West Virginia University President Michael Benson will be the guest speaker at the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Marshall County Dinner on Oct. 7. Benson has an extensive background in higher education, having previously led Coastal Carolina University, Snow ...