Author Archives: Stephanie Ostrowski

WVU College of Law graduates 119

MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia University College of Law awarded 119 degrees on May 18 at its Hooding and Commencement Ceremony. The keynote speaker for the ceremony, held in the WVU Creative Arts Center was Professor of the Year as … Read More »

Monongalia County, News, WVU College of Law

Transportation Dept. to pay $30K to settle EPA allegations

PHILADELPHIA – A $30,000 penalty will be paid by the West Virginia Department of Transportation to settle alleged violations of underground storage tank regulations at 10 facilities operated by the department’s Division of Highways. Announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection … Read More »

News, State Government

Supreme Court won’t accept negligence claim without expert testimony

CHARLESTON – Exposure to carbon monoxide allegedly caused by a malfunctioning home furnace or furnace ventilation system is why the Thompson family filed a complaint against the gas company, Dominion Hope. A ruling made in a memorandum decision filed by … Read More »

Harrison County, News, State Supreme Court

PDC Mountaineer settles EPA allegations in Harrison County

PHILADELPHIA – To resolve construction activities violations at Marcellus Shale gas extraction facilities in northern West Virginia, PDC Mountaineer LLC has entered into a Clean Water Act administrative consent agreement and final order. According to the settlement announced by the … Read More »

Harrison County, News

Company to prevent waste from reaching ground in Ravenswood

RAVENSWOOD – Three companies in Ravenswood have signed a consent order with the Environmental Protection Agency to prevent releases of cyanide into soil and groundwater at their 2.7-acre site. TRC Companies, TRC Environmental Corp. and Ravenswood Holdings Company will now … Read More »

Jackson County, News