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Comcast names top executive for Keystone Region

Ricky Frazier Jr. was appointed senior vice president of Comcast’s Keystone Region overseeing the organization’s operational, strategic and financial performance across western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, northern West Virginia and the Maryland panhandle. “Ricky is a people-first leader who has consistently focused on delivering a great customer experience,” said Amy Lynch, president of Comcast’s Northeast Division, which includes 14 northeastern states from Maine through Virginia and the District of Columbia. “His ability to combine a ...

M.T. Pockets fundraiser features local artist Jamie Lester at 123 Pleasant Street

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, M.T. Pockets Theatre Company is producing one of the most toured plays in the contemporary history of theater. According to The Guardian, “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” is “… an absurdist adventure which sits on the boundary of comedy and drama.” On March 13, local artist Jamie Lester will perform this role at 123 Pleasant Street, which also is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. No rehearsals. No director. No set. No do-overs. No repeats. No encores. “White Rabbit” is a theatrical journey into the unknown that holds endless ...

Kroger workers reject contract, authorize strike

CHARLESTON — Union workers at nearly three dozen Kroger stores in West Virginia could be headed for the picket line after soundly rejecting the company’s contract offer and voting to authorize a strike. The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 400 announced Friday ...

1,500 West Virginians lose jobs

CHARLESTON — Over the past couple of weeks, about 1,500 West Virginians have learned they’ll lose their jobs because big companies are shutting down their workplaces. Cleveland-Cliffs announced its tinplate production plant in Weirton will idle in April, resulting in potential job losses for 900 workers. Then, Allegheny Wood Products closed its doors and eliminated about 600 jobs at multiple locations. Despite all those job losses, the Senate Finance Committee on Saturday took up two bills that would significantly restrict unemployment benefits in West Virginia. The bill ...