CHARLESTON – The company that bought the former Pleasants Power Plant three years ago argues it remains in control, accusing the current management team connected to motivational speaker Tony Robbins of engaging in an unauthorized bankruptcy. Attorneys with Omnis Fuel Technologies, the ...
PARKERSBURG – Downtown PKB will conduct a search for its next executive director following the resignation of Amanda Stevens this week. The organization announced Stevens’ departure in a press release this week and thanked her for her service, dedication and contributions to the downtown community. “Mandy has made meaningful contributions to our organization and to the continued growth and vitality of our downtown,” said Marvin Edwards, president of the Downtown PKB board. “We appreciate her service and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.” Stevens spent five ...
This week I met with several women from our church to discuss how to start growing our membership. We lost people during the pandemic who stopped coming to church. Our church is facing a challenge. Most of our members are over 60. The women know people in the community better than most of the men. I suggested, “Instead of focusing on growing membership, what do people in our community need, we can help with? This changed their thinking. The women produced creative ideas like a community movie night, morning walk followed by coffee, a game night, or a women’s craft session. They ...
CHARLESTON – The latest drama surrounding U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs appears to be over, with a deal finalized with a new financier, the federal court case brought by the previous lender dismissed and the governor calling for quick approval by gaming regulators. In a press release Friday afternoon, the Justice family announced a joint venture involving the Greenbrier with New York-based Kennedy Lewis Investment Management. “Today marks an exciting new chapter for The Greenbrier and an important moment for everyone who loves ...
ST. MARYS – Following the severe storm event last month, Memorial Health Foundation approved an emergency grant to help the citizens of St. Marys, Sistersville, Newport, New Matamoras and surrounding communities. On July 21, disaster struck the cluster of small, rural towns when twin tornados touched ground. The strong winds and heavy rain not only collapsed roofs, twisted radio towers, and shattered windows, but also flipped mobile homes, mowed down trees and tore the West Virginia welcome sign from the historic Carpenter Bridge. A total of $5,000 from Memorial Health Foundation ...
PARKERSBURG – Complying with a judge’s ruling that Parkersburg’s new subscription-based recycling program does not meet the requirements of state law will increase the sanitation fee for residents, city officials said Wednesday. “It’s going to require an increase on the standard ...
