Governor Tomblin Issues Statement Regarding Planned Construction in Marshall County
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today issued the following statement regarding an announcement from Moundsville Power regarding planned construction of a new natural gas power plant in Marshall County. “For several years, we have worked hard to make the most of the increased energy production associated with the development of the Marcellus and Utica Shales. The […]
Green-White Game, Fountain Ceremony, Banquet Highlight Alumni Weekend
Marshall University alumni, current students, and friends of the university will be welcomed to the Huntington campus for a weekend of activities Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, to celebrate Alumni Weekend 2014. Among the events planned during the two days are the annual Green and White football game, the annual fountain ceremony and the 77th […]
West Liberty University Plans for Safety this Spring
West Liberty University is planning on keeping its students, staff and Hilltop community as safe as possible by following good planning techniques this spring. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, the University will host major safety departments and first responders from three counties at Wilson Lodge, Oglebay Resort, as it brainstorms and […]
SBA Announces Grants Available for State Trade and Export Promotion
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced this week, that for the third year, states can apply for grants from SBA starting April 21 to support efforts to increase exporting by small businesses. The State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Program will award $8 million in grants by September 30, 2014 on a competitive basis. […]
Boys & Girls Club 2014 Champion for Youth Dinner
Everyday in the Eastern Panhandle there are individuals making a difference in the life of a child. On Thursday, May 1, the Boys & Girls Club of the Eastern Panhandle will honor three individuals who have positively impacted the lives of many local children. Dr. Lisa Poland, Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, and Tom Seely have been […]
New Book: Keep on, Keepin’ on: A Breast Cancer Survivor Story
Charleston natives Jean Hanna Davis and Eric Douglas have released a new book that takes a look inside breast cancer. In the spring of 2013, Davis was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in 10 years. The first time, she was pregnant with her second child. This time, her daughter helped her through […]