Moundsville News

Phil Remke, Moundsville city councilman, said the last time the city had a comprehensive study, the steel mills were booming and Richard Nixon was President.

She was born July 1, 1926 in Benwood, WV, the daughter of the late Thomas Harry Shepard and Lorena Sigler Shepard Kearns.

The West Virginia Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in the appeal of a Virginia man sentenced to two consecutive life sentences more than a year ago for pleading guilty to murdering his ex-girlfriend in Berkeley County.

Escaping from pro-slavery Virginia into anti-slavery Ohio was no guarantee of freedom or safety for runaway slaves in the early 1800s.

Marjorie Klemm brings several years of finance and business experience to the table, but for City Council's 4th Ward, she believes her 50 years of residence could be a big asset.

Students from Central Elementary School in Moundsville got a chance to try something new Thursday, participating in a fruit and vegetable tasting at Jebbia's Market in Wheeling.

Moundsville firefighters were battling a fire at 23 Elm Ave. on Thursday. The call came into Marshall County dispatchers before 6 p.m. Dispatchers said they were not able to release any other information.

Deanna J. Hess was named Moundsville's first full-time female city manager during the city's regular City Council meeting Tuesday.

He was a retired coal miner of 33 years from the Ireland Coal Mine; a member of the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ; an avid hunter and sports fan especially baseball.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The 32nd Louderback Leadership Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for 7 a.m. on Feb.

The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia established the alliance to "serve as a forum for factual information about the vast natural gas energy resources found in West Virginia." On Thursday the alliance said the following organizations also are now affiliated with it: The Polymer Alliance Zone of West Virginia, Independent ... (more)

Rudy was in the bar business for over 65 years, including former owner/ operator of Rudy and Eddie's in McMechen for 53 years, with his partner, Eddie Zimla; a member of the Elks, Eagles, Knights of Columbus, all of Moundsville; American Legion of Benwood; SNPJ; St.

He was born May 11, 1970, in Glen Dale, W.Va., a son of David W. West and Carol Null West.

Now that the Strand Theatre in Moundsville is once again up-and-running, the Strand Theatre Preservation Society is hoping that additional community members will become involved through its "Friends of the Strand" membership endeavor.

He was born November 3, 1953 in Glen Dale, W.Va., the son of Franklin M. and Betty Littleton Kaemmerling of Moundsville.

Marshall County residents are without running water after line broke on Old Route 2.Officials said customers in the Washington Lands area will be without water until further notice, and a boil order will be issued after service is restored.Washington Lands Elementary School in Moundsville dismissed at 11 a.m. because of the water line ... (more)

Benwood municipal officials are right to be looking out for the best interests of the town's residents and taxpayers.

Police Chief Thomas Mitchell identified the victims as Stephen Berardi Jr., 22, who was driving the vehicle, and George Martin, 24.

Police arrested Thomas Lee Hicks of Triadelphia early this morning after he allegedly tried to suffocate his girlfriend with a pillow.

He was born November 12, 1955 in Glen Dale, the son of the late William Jack and Nina Mae McHenry Fye.