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Union Approves New Contract for 5 West Virginia Coal Mines
Members of the United Mineworkers of America have approved a new collective bargaining agreement that covers five northern West Virginia mines.The…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsEnergy Companies to Pay $18 Million for West Virginia Worker Death
Energy companies will pay $18 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the widow of a man who died in a flash fire at a natural gas station in…
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Beginning next year, burglar alarm owners in Wheeling will face fines when their devices send police false alerts.A new false alarm ordinance also…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWheeling to Boost Backup Water System, Drill Two More Wells
The city of Wheeling plans to boost its backup well water system's capacity by drilling two additional wells.City manager Robert Herron says the new wells…
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Murray Energy Expanding Coal Prep Plant in Benwood
Murray Energy is expanding its coal preparation plant in Benwood.Construction of a new coal processing facility is underway at the Ohio County Coal Co.…
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