April 16, 2021 By Shelley Byrne
A new statistical port district that could become the largest inland port in the United States by freight tonnage has received preliminary approval but awaits a final review.
The Mid-Ohio Valley Port District is planned to encompass nearly 220 miles of the Ohio River between Mile 40.0 and Mile 256.8, filling in a gap between the Huntington Tri-State Port District and the Pittsburgh Port District. It encompasses parts of seven counties in Ohio and nine counties in West Virginia.
The port district has been preliminarily approved by the Institute for Water Resources. The institute is the Corps of Engineers’ center of expertise for hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, dam and levee safety, integrated water resources management, collaborative planning and environmental conflict resolution and the collection, management and dissemination of Civil Works and navigation information, including t
DUNLOW, W.Va. â As Tasha Chafins browsed through shoes that would match her red dress, she talked about how prom is a chance for students to make lasting memories.
âItâs just something you remember for a long time,â she said. âYou can only have it so many times, so itâs best to enjoy it now and make the memories. Iâm excited for pictures.â
Wayne County students had a chance to get free prom dresses April 9, when the Dunlow Community Center received dresses donated from Macyâs and community members.
Those who attended could pick out a dress and shoes, along with some accessories, but students wonât be seeing the traditional prom they may have heard about in the past.
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Showers early, then partly cloudy overnight. Thunder possible. Low 53F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Updated: April 10, 2021 @ 3:19 am
Supporting new aviation maintenance program
Staff Report
William Smith, Delta Air Line’s director of learning and development for Technical Operations, announces that the air carrier will provide educational support for the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program being launched by Marshall University and Mountwest Community & Technical College with support from the Robert C. Byrd Institute. Smith spoke March 26 during groundbreaking for the AMT program at Huntington Tri-State Airport. (RCBI | Courtesy)
Delta Air Lines Technical Operations has announced that it will designate the new Marshall University/Mountwest Community & Technical College Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program as a partner educational institution.
The collaboration – the first of its kind in the region and first in West Virginia – will help ensure students receive a quality technical education as they prepare for the growing number of aviation industry jobs.
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