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Substance Abuse Bill Goes to Delegates
March 2, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The full House of Delegates will get a chance to vote on a measure to fund substance abuse programs that no longer includes a beer tax increase. more »»
Legislators Want Local Committees to Oversee School Calendar
March 2, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — With West Virginia's counties now allowed to set their school calendars, lawmakers proposed Monday that committees oversee that process. more »»
Ohio child support collections drop amid recession
February 22, 2010 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Collections for child support have dropped about $15 million over the past year as Ohio parents struggle to make payments amid the recession, and officials expect numbers to ge... more »»
Ohio man admits to mom's slaying, kidnapping son
February 19, 2010 DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man has pleaded guilty to killing a young mother and kidnapping her 4-year-old son, who was found wandering at a highway rest stop just over a year ago. more »»
Manchin not sold on proposed dropout fix
February 19, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. Joe Manchin isn't sold on raising the age that students legally have to be in school from 16 years old to 1. more »»
Three acquitted in teen death at detention center
February 10, 2010 CLEVELAND (AP) — A jury on Tuesday acquitted three former employees of an Ohio treatment center for troubled teens of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 17-year-old girl who suffocated and... more »»
Dora, Backyardigans and More Coming to Benedum in Pittsburgh
February 5, 2010 Nickelodeon's Storytime Live! featuring Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, The Wonder Pets! & Ni Hao, Kai-Lan will take the stage at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh on Saturday and... more »»
Pittsburgh woman arrested for leaving baby in car
February 2, 2010 PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh woman is accused of leaving her baby girl locked in a car in subfreezing temperatures. more »»
Boy, 9, shot while hunting in western Pa.
January 26, 2010 FREDONIA, Pa. (AP) — Police in western Pennsylvania say a 9-year-old boy was accidentally shot while out hunting with relative. more »»
Ohio Parks Offer Stays for A's
January 22, 2010 As children get back into the swing of school days after the long winter break, it’s not too early to hold out a good-grades “carrot,” compliments of Ohio State Park Lodge. more »»
Parents Object to Dress Code
January 22, 2010 MOOREFIELD, W.Va. (AP) — A Hardy County school's new dress code is being challenged by a group of parents who contend it violates students' constitutional rights. more »»
W.Va. Vote Set for School Schedule Changes
January 20, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. more »»
Sisters still vying to bring Haitian kids to Pa.
January 18, 2010 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two sisters who run an orphanage in Haiti are still trying to bring Haitian children to Pittsburg. more »»
Governor: Save the Children Will Be a Lifeline
January 15, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Gov. more »»
Few at risk for swine flu receive vaccinations
January 12, 2010 CLEVELAND (AP) — Only one in five Ohioans considered at highest risk for contracting swine flu got vaccines last year despite the state's public health campaign, a newspaper reporte. more »» 
Ohio gov signs dating violence prevention bill
December 30, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio schools must now try to help stop dating violence, under a bill signed by Gov. Ted Stricklan. more »»
Christmas cards overwhelm Ohio boy with cancer
December 15, 2009 WEST JEFFERSON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio parents' wish for Christmas cards for their son with brain cancer has brought an avalanche of mail, thanks to the power of the Internet. more »»
Ohio House approves required autism coverage
December 9, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio House has approved bills that would require health insurance companies to cover the treatment of autism and diabete. more »» 
Kennywood launches Sky Rocket
December 9, 2009 West Mifflin, PA – Kennywood announced today that Sky Rocket is the name of the new launch coaster opening in 2010. more »»
W.Va. court clarifies domestic violence law
November 24, 2009 CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The state Supreme Court says a perceived threat of violence is enough to justify the granting of a domestic violence protection order. more »» |
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