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Chester News

Local news for Chester, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday | The Review

DTF gets back some funding

The Hancock-Brooke-Weirton Drug Task Force will receive funding that will make up for some of the grant money cut from them earlier in the year, Hancock County Sheriff Mike White informed the Hancock County ...

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Related Topix: Steubenville Metro, Weirton, WV, Hancock County, WV, Newell, WV, New Cumberland, WV

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Tyler Star News

Way Out in West Virginia on its third edition

After 40,000 plus copies, Way Out In West Virginia is still not only selling, but out selling its competition with the third edition, new, revised and expanded, hitting the shelves now.

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Related Topix: Philippi, WV, Doddridge County, WV, Berkeley Springs, WV, West Virginia

Tue Jun 03, 2008

WTRF-TV Wheeling

Investigation Under way After Body Found In The Ohio River

Posted Monday, June 2, 2008 ; 11:32 AM Updated Monday, June 2, 2008 ; 07:03 PM Severely decomposed body found Sunday in the Ohio River.

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Related Topix: Hancock County, WV

Fri May 30, 2008

WTRF-TV

Kenyan Wogayhu Tefera Wins Ogden 20K

Posted Saturday, May 24, 2008 ; 08:51 PM Updated Saturday, May 24, 2008 ; 09:20 PM Justin Simpson, who ran at Oak Glen High School, was the first OV finisher For the first time in four years, the race returned ...

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Related Topix: Wheeling, WV

Wed May 28, 2008

WTOV9.com

Families Have Mixed Feelings About Vacation Gas Prices

Families packed into Oglebay Park on Memorial Day, squeezing out the very last bit of a long weekend.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Mon May 26, 2008

WTOV9.com

Memorial Day Events Across Ohio Valley

Several Memorial Day events are taking place across the Ohio Valley today. Here's a list of some of the events: Brillant, Oh Memorial Day celebration includes ball games at the new field, a parade, legion ...

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Related Topix: Weirton, WV, New Cumberland, WV

Sat May 24, 2008

Morning Journal

Jail time set for home invaders

' Two of the three teenagers charged in connection with a November home invasion where a 10-year-old girl was home alone received prison sentences this week in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.

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Fri May 16, 2008

Herald Star Online

West Virginia News

Seeking class-action status, the lawsuit contends enrollees were steered toward an investment that performed only slightly better than some savings accounts, and that some of them had wrongly been lured away ... via Herald Star Online

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Related Topix: Pension, Personal Finance, Retirement, Charles Town, WV, Education Etc.

Sat May 10, 2008

The Review

Precinct sites for primary election.....

No contest While several key races will be decided in Tuesday's West Virginia primary election, many county and state races go uncontested. via The Review

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Related Topix: West Virginia, Hancock County, WV, New Cumberland, WV, Newell, WV

Tue May 06, 2008

Weirton Daily Times

Precinct sites for primary election.....

The following sites are the official designated precincts for the primary election on May 13, according to the election office at the Hancock County Courthouse. via Weirton Daily Times

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Related Topix: Hancock County, WV, New Cumberland, WV, New-Manchester, WV, Steubenville Metro, Weirton, WV

Fri May 02, 2008

Wheeling News

Body Discovered in Ohio River Near .....

A badly decomposed body was discovered floating in the Ohio River near the village marina Wednesday. via Wheeling News

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Related Topix: Hancock County, WV, Newell, WV

Sun Apr 13, 2008

WTRF-TV Wheeling

Union Votes Yes On New Contract At Mountaineer

Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2008 ; 11:49 AM Updated Wednesday, April 9, 2008 ; 07:39 PM Watch Story Video Striking employees are off the picket line and will be back on the job at four this afternoon. via WTRF-TV Wheeling

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Fri Apr 11, 2008

Weirton Daily Times

Oak Glen teacher gains music honor

“I plan to bring back a whole lot of information to share with my students”

At left, President Martina Norman, of the West Virginia Society for General Music, presents a commemorative plaque to Oak Glen's Anne Ford, 2008 General Music Teacher of the Year. via Weirton Daily Times

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Related Topix: Glen Dale, WV, Hancock County, WV, New-Manchester, WV

Wed Apr 09, 2008

Pittsburgh Business Times

Mountaineer CEO to retire

“Mr. Arneault has advised us that after 13 years as CEO, he does not intend to enter a new employment agreement, but would remain for a reasonable period if required for a smooth transition.”

Edson R. "Ted" Arneault, chairman and CEO of Mountaineer Race Track & Resort in Chester, W.Va., plans to step down at the end of the year, according to a filing by racetrack operator MTR Gaming with the U.S. ... via Pittsburgh Business Times

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Related Topix: Financial Services, Gaming, MTR Gaming Group

Tue Apr 08, 2008

West Virginia Metro

The Future for Ted Arneault

“I would like to reduce the amount (of time) that I have to dedicate to the company”

He may or may not stay in his current role much longer. MTR Gaming CEO Ted Arneault says there's a 50-50 chance his work with MTR Gaming will change in the coming year and a 90% chance those duties will change ... via West Virginia Metro

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Related Topix: MTR Gaming Group, Gaming, Hancock County, WV

Sun Apr 06, 2008

The Review

The Firm Nail and Tanning Salon

Twenty years in business and growing. When Brenda and Jack Porter opened The Firm in 1988, no one thought they would last. via The Review

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Related Topix: Wheeling, WV

Fri Apr 04, 2008

The Intelligencer

Mountaineer CEO May Quit

“At this time, his contract expires at the end of the year”

' Ted Arneault, chairman and chief executive officer of Mountaineer Gaming Group, may leave his post at the end of the year. via The Intelligencer

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Related Topix: Corporate / Securities Law, Law, Securities and Exchange Commission

International Business Times

Moody's to Review MTR Gaming's Ratings

Moody's Investors Service put MTR Gaming Group Inc.'s ratings under review for a possible downgrade Friday, citing internal controls weakness. via International Business Times

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Related Topix: MTR Gaming Group, Gaming

Wed Apr 02, 2008

Earth Times

The Facts about the Mountaineer Strike

Workers at the Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort in Chester, WV were forced to picket lines early Saturday morning because Mountaineer Gaming Company refuses to negotiate living wages or affordable health ... via Earth Times

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Related Topix: Games, Poker

Mon Mar 31, 2008

Kdka.com

Mountaineer Casino Open As Workers Continue Strike

A strike involving about 200 workers at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort entered its second day Sunday with no new negotiations scheduled. via Kdka.com

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