Patterson’s Perspective
By Mark Patterson Mark Patterson [email protected]
Hometown News
WV Ends Fiscal Year 2024 with Surplus of $338.5
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Due in part to Governor Morrisey’s fiscally prudent practices, the State of West Virginia closed Fiscal Year 2025 books with a total year-end surplus of $338.5 million.This year-end surplus reflects a General Revenue Fund revenue collection surplus of…
WV Announces July Revenue Exceeds Estimates by $22.3 Million
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – July General Revenue Fund collections of $388 million were nearly $22.3 million above the $365.9 million monthly estimate and 15.8% ahead of prior year July receipts. July collections exclude $79.0 million borrowed from the State’s Rainy Day Fund…
Wells Awarded Yard of the Month
The City of New Cumberland has announced the Yard of the Month winner for August 2025. The winning yard belongs to Bill and Diane Wells who reside in Eden Valley in New Cumberland. Mayor Will White presented the yard of…
Lane Closure on WV2, Southbound, in Weirton Aug. 7
Hancock and Brooke County, WV – A portion of WV 2 (Main Street), in Weirton, will have the southbound lane closed, from Maryland Street to Hudson Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 7, 2025, for paving.…
Life with the Parkinheimers
A Prescription Without a Co-Pay By Jeff & Mary Anne Woofter Let’s just say this upfront: if there were a pill that could slow Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, improve your mood, sharpen your memory, help you sleep better, reduce your risk…
Chunk of Gold Has Exceeded Expectations
When Chunk of Gold made his career debut the week before Christmas 2024 at Turfway Park and squeezed out a neck victory in a maiden auction event at six furlongs, trainer Ethan West was hopeful there were even better things…
WVU Pres. Benson Visits Weirton on his Welcome Home Tour
WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center was honored to welcome the new President of West Virginia University, Michael T. Benson, for a special visit as part of his Welcome Home Tour. Benson’s visit provided an opportunity to discuss the hospital’s mission, highlight…
Hearing Delayed Again for Tomlinson PSD
The Public Service Commission of WV has once again allowed a delay of a hearing at the request of Tomlinson PSD with opposing counsel from Fiesta not opposing the request. The hearing will now be held Oct. 29, 2025 at…
Graded-Stakes Competitors Set for WV Derby
East Avenue, a two-time graded-stakes winner in his seven starts thus far, is one of eight 3-year-olds entered in the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The…