Ohio Valley is best choice in the world to locate a cracker plant, one organization says

Wheeling, W.Va. (WTRF) - One Ohio Valley firm has already been contacted by the engineering procurement construction firm working on the Dilles Bottom potential cracker plant. Although PTT Global is not expected to announce their decision until late 2018 or early 2019, they are clearly already putting plans in place. At an event sponsored by the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce, a sales represen...

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Local independent gas drillers provide for under-privileged youth

As the holiday season progresses, businesses in the community aren't forgetting those most in need. Children served by Youth Services System were treated to a sit-down buffet meal, a visit by Kris Kringle and a night of ice skating at Wheeling's White Palace on Friday night. They also received gifts and warm clothing for the winter months. YSS works with children who have been exploited,...

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Job Seekers Lining Up for Marcellus Shale Jobs

With the expansion of Marcellus Shale Drilling across the Ohio Valley, the big topic has been and will continue to be jobs. Today in Marshall County hundreds showed up for this new and exciting opportunity. A big turnout was expected today for the Independent Oil and Gas Association job fair in Marshall County, but even those looking to hire didn't expect anything like what they saw this...

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