Following the Coronavirus

Trump Says He Will Pressure States to Reopen Schools in Fall

(AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic, but for political reasons against the will of families. “We want to reopen the schools. Everybody wants it. The moms want it, the dads want it, the kids want it. It’s time to do it,” Trump said at a White House event. “We’re very much gong to put pressure on governors and everybody else to open the schools.” Trump did not immediately explain how he would pressure governors, but he repeated an ...

The Show Must Go On: Summer Concerts, Projects Planned in St. Clairsville

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – The city is continuing some events and projects despite the COVID-19 pandemic, modifying them when possible to meet social distancing requirements. The annual St. Clairsville Summer Concert series was set to begin Tuesday night at the amphitheatre with the band The Muddle, but was canceled due to bad weather. The next concert will be held July 14 and be performed by Twice as Nice. The concerts normally begin in June, but like many events were canceled due to the coronavirus. The concerts will continue until Aug. 4. Some St. Clairsville officials voiced concern ...

In West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice Says Masks Mandatory Indoors

CHARLESTON — With coronavirus cases coming in higher the last five days than at any point during the worst of the outbreak, Gov. Jim Justice ordered Monday that masks be worn indoors. Justice, speaking during a coronavirus briefing Monday ...

Teachers Express Thoughts on School Re-Entry

WHEELING — Ohio County teachers — as well as those across West Virginia — are expressing concerns with a return to school in a coronavirus era. They have asked school administrators: Will there be enough protective equipment for students and staff? Also, they wonder how they quickly ...

West Virginia Governor’s Companies Get Millions in Coronavirus Loans

(AP) — Billionaire West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family businesses received at least $11.1 million from a federal rescue package meant to keep small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Monday. Justice, a Republican, is considered to be West Virginia’s richest man through ownership of dozens of coal and agricultural businesses, many of which have been sued for unpaid debts. At least six Justice family entities received the Paycheck Protection Program loans, including the governor’s lavish resort The ...

Gov. Justice Says Masks Are Mandatory

Masks mandatory indoors after weekend spike in coronavirus cases CHARLESTON - With coronavirus cases coming in higher the last five days than at any point during the worst of the outbreak last spring, Gov. Jim Justice ordered Monday that masks be worn indoors effective at midnight this evening. Justice, speaking during a coronavirus briefing Monday at the Capitol, said he will sign an executive order requiring the use of face masks or cloth coverings for all public and private buildings except for homes. "I absolutely think it's the right thing to do," Justice said. "I know it's not ...