Belmont News

Four lanes for Route 2. It's an idea that's been discussed for years. Monday night, in Moundsville, a public meeting was held to discuss the possibility the highway could eventually be expanded.

Route 2 in Pleasants County is now open after storm damage shut down one lane of traffic Tuesday morning.

The only thing missing from the 10th annual Pleasants County Relay for Life was a clown.

A morning accident sends one man to the hospital after the crash flips his jeep over in Parkersburg. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“It is a 10K, which is longer than the 5K, obviously, but not as requiring as the 20K.”

' The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run and Walk has unofficially helped usher in summer in the Ohio Valley since 1977. via The Intelligencer

“Homeless adults responded with ages from 22 to 84, with the majority being in their mid-30s to mid-40s. Children ranged in age from 4 to 21. There were five veteran respondents.”

PANHANDLE'S HOMELESS BY THE NUMBERS WHO ARE THEY? 77 said they were white 10 respondents were black 3 listed themselves as bi-racial 2 did not respond. via The Intelligencer

“We'll reduce about 70 percent of our emissions”

' The new chimney and scrubber system at Allegheny Energy has been officially dedicated. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

By BRETT DUNLAP, bdunlap@newsandsentinel.com PARKERSBURG - As the spring moves in and the winter moves out, the potential for rock slides grows. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

Posted Sunday, March 9, 2008 ; 04:00 PM Updated Sunday, March 9, 2008 ; 04:07 PM It is unclear if anyone has been injured in the crash. via WVNS-TV

At left, Jason Wayne, left, receives the Richard Grimm Firefighter of the Year award from Sistersville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Mike Grimm, Jr., at the annual banquet held Feb. via Tyler Star News

Voters heading to the polls in East Ohio today will need umbrellas and galoshes, as the region is under a flood watch with a 100-percent chance of rain. via Wheeling News

A Belmont, West Virginia man is behind bars Saturday after confessing to multiple burglaries in Wood and Washington counties. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

“This is a wonderful opportunity for students and the general public that we are really proud to offer.”

Local theater-goers may enjoy The American Shakespeare Center on Tour production of "The Merchant of Venice" at the Lincoln Theater on Feb. via Wetzel Chronicle

“Thanks for your commitment to technology. I've seen it make a difference”

' Technology and education advancements are occurring in Pleasants County Middle School. via Parkersburg News & Parkersburg Sentinel

A mud slide in Pleasants County closed one lane of Route 2. The Division of Highways says they received calls around two about debris on the stretch between Belmont and St. via WTAP-TV Parkersburg

This year's Mountaineer Week at West Virginia University will be one for the books, courtesy of the WVU Press. via WVU Today