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FERC approves Lake Lynn’s recreation plan update for Cheat Lake

dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission this week approved Lake Lynn Generation's 2024 update to its recreation plan for the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Project. The approval came as Lake Lynn pursues relicensing for the project. Lake Lynn did not ...

Hope Gas files rate hike proposal with Public Service Commission

dbeard@dominionpost.com MORGANTOWN – Hope Gas filed with the Public Service Commission this week to increase its base rates. This is its first base rate case since 2020. Hope said in its April 30 announcement of the case that the impact will vary depending on whether the customer was ...

Novelis announces closure of Fairmont operation

FAIRMONT — Novelis announced Monday morning that it would be closing its operation in Fairmont on June 30.The following statement was released by the aluminum plant, where about 185 workers will lose their jobs:“Novelis is consolidating its U.S. operations and has made the difficult decision to close operations in Fairmont, West Virginia, which will take effect on June 30, 2025. Our workforce is deeply valued for their hard work and decades of dedication, and we’re committed to handling their transition with the utmost respect and care.”We want to express our gratitude to the ...

Senate committee moves bill to ban lab-grown meat

MORGANTOWN – Last year, the Legislature passed the Truth in Food Labeling Act to require labeling of “analogue” food products derived from plants, insects or fungus and other additives, and “cell-cultured” food grown in a lab. This year, the Senate is advancing an outright ban on ...

Pierpont College hosts Landscape Technician Bootcamp

MORGANTOWN – Pierpont Community and Technical College is hosting a Landscape Technician Bootcamp from April 7-11, in conjunction with the West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association (WVNLA). A few slots remain and payment is needed by March 24 to reserve your position in the ...