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Chesapeake Gets $4 Billion Loan
May 16, 2012 WHEELING — A $4 billion loan from global investment firm Goldman Sachs should give Chesapeake Energy the ability to catch up on its debts, but the Oklahoma City-based driller’s stock value continues... more »» 
Martins Ferry Readies for Biden Visit; Traffic Problems Possible
May 16, 2012 MARTINS FERRY — Commuters on Thursday will likely see some traffic delays and high levels of congestion when Vice President Joe Biden’s motorcade arrives in the city for an invitation-only event a... more »»
Student Health Policies Axed
May 16, 2012 STEUBENVILLE — Franciscan University of Steubenville will drop its student health insurance policy as of the coming fall semester. more »» 
Texting Ban Bill Goes to Kasich
May 16, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A statewide texting-while-driving ban that could be tricky to enforce cleared the Ohio Legislature on Tuesday and was headed to the governor’s desk for his expected signature. more »» 
Falling Gas Prices Are Not Enough For Travel
May 16, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — Cheaper gas won’t be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They’re still too worried about their jobs and the economy. more »» 
Election Measure Repealed
May 16, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s governor signed legislation Tuesday to get rid of a contentious new election law that Democrats and others have been trying to get voters in the presidential battlegroun... more »»
Ohio Senate OKs Drilling Regulation
May 16, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio senators approved new regulations for horizontal shale drilling on Tuesday in a bipartisan vote punctuated by a spoken rendition of “The Beverly Hillbillies” theme song. more »» 
Imer Still Winner In 2nd Ward Race
May 15, 2012 WHEELING — Two votes have kept Charlie Ballouz from realizing his dream to be elected to Wheeling City Council representing the 2nd Ward. more »» 
Bus Hit By Tow Truck
May 15, 2012 TRIADELPHIA — Paramedics took one student to Wheeling Hospital after a tow truck backed into an Ohio County school bus stopped at the intersection of National Road and Middle Creek Road on Monday... more »»
State Board Approves Advanced Academy
May 15, 2012 TRIADELPHIA — West Liberty University officials announced Monday the West Virginia Board of Education has granted a waiver permitting WLU to establish the Advanced Academy of West Virginia, an... more »»
Medicaid Changes Debated
May 15, 2012 CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia officials outlined plans Monday to shift around 57,000 people who rely on Medicaid into managed care, telling lawmakers the move would improve the health of some of... more »» 
Cleveland Casino Opens
May 15, 2012 CLEVELAND (AP) — Gamblers hoping to get lucky lined up to open Ohio’s first casino, which has promised a boost to downtown Cleveland while potentially posing a threat to casinos in nearby states. more »»
Reality TV, Religion Give Birth to Top Baby Names of ’11
May 15, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) — Reality TV is giving birth to some of the most popular baby names. No, not Snook. more »» 
Ohio to See Its First Casino Open Today
May 14, 2012 CLEVELAND (AP) — The general manager who will open the doors to Ohio’s first casino today is all business discussing his pioneering role. more »» 
Post Offices Will Be Affected
May 14, 2012 WHEELING — In an effort to save about $500 million per year, the U.S. Postal Service has a new plan to reduce operating hours at post offices across the nation, including many in the Ohio Valle. more »»
W.Va. Seeks to Expand Medicaid Managed Care
May 14, 2012 CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia is looking at changing the way Medicaid provides health care to some of its sickest people, and advocates for those who rely on this government program are questionin... more »» 
Lawyer on Quest to Find Missing Moon Rocks
May 14, 2012 BUFFALO, Texas (AP) —î The dark suit and tie Joe Gutheinz wore set him apart from other customers inside a Texas eatery where the usual attire is jeans and cowboy hats. more »» 
2012 College Grads Enter Job Market
May 14, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) —î The class of 2012 is leaving college with something that many graduates since the start of the Great Recession have lacked: jobs. more »» 
Biden Time in Ferry: V.P. to Visit Valley
May 12, 2012 MARTINS FERRY — Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit the Ohio Valley next week, and his itinerary includes a stop in Martins Ferry. Biden is slated to arrive at 11 a.m. more »» 
New Seats Make For A ‘Rosie’ Day
May 12, 2012 WHEELING — Ninety-two-year-old Al Weidetz of Wheeling has had two loves in his life — his wife Rosie and riding his bicycle along the city’s Heritage Trail. more »» 
Ferns Not Giving up W.Va. House Seat
May 12, 2012 WHEELING — Delegate Ryan Ferns announced Friday he changed his mind and won’t resign from the House following a drunk driving incident last month. more »» |
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