COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: GAHANNA, Ohio, January 6, 2025 -- AEP Ohio, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, today filed a stipulation with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to approve its latest plan for improving power grid reliability and resiliency, and for preventing or shortening outages. The plan includes installing or upgrading distribution automation circuit reconfiguration (DACR)   more

BOONE, North Carolina, Jan. 11 -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has suspended the mining permit for Bluestone Coal Corporation's Poca surface mine in Wyoming County. The nearly 600-acre mountaintop removal coal mine is operated by the family of West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice. The move falls short of a December directive from the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement calli  more

ORONO, Maine, Jan. 10 -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: Conservation is a multi-dimensional issue that goes beyond preserving the environment. Conservationists not only need ecological expertise, but also have to understand the impact of conservation on the economics and culture of an area, be able to interact with the public about issues of conservation and so much more. Through a program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), University of Maine graduate  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the Senate adopted a resolution formally naming her Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress. "It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the EPW Committee, and I am deeply humbled by the trust my colleagues have placed in me to lead the Com  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after the Senate adopted a resolution formally naming her Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) for the 119th Congress. "It is an honor to serve as Chairman of the EPW Committee, and I am deeply humbled by the trust my colleagues have placed in me to lead the Committee. EPW was among my   more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, Jan. 3 (TNSbook) -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following news: When his first book, "Clay's Quilt," landed on the New York Times Best Sellers list in 2001 and brought him national acclaim, Silas House was a 30-year-old rural mail carrier in his native Laurel County, Kentucky. Six more highly successful novels and dozens of nationally prestigious awards and honors later, the 1993 Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) graduate is recognized today among Kentucky's brigh  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 10 -- Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky issued the following news release: Ten organizations from across Kentucky received awards from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's Funding for Recovery Equity and Expansion (FREE II) program. This program is a partnership with the Kentucky Overdose Response Effort (KORE) within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. The grants will expand outreach and engagement to Kentucky's BIPOC and minoritized communities in accessi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission a $100,000 grant. The funding will support disaster recovery efforts and technical assistance to 12 communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "This ARC grant for $100,000 helps Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded EO Companies, based in Abingdon, Virginia, a $100,841 grant. EO Companies is a separate entity that works in partnership with the United Way of Southwest Virginia. The funding will support a disaster recovery coordinator role and facilitate United Way efforts in providing Hurricane Helene relief resources to localities in Southwest Virginia. U.S. Congr  more

DES PLAINES, Illinois, Jan. 7 -- GTI Energy issued the following news release: * * * Projects will support nationwide efforts to propel technologies and mitigation efforts to reduce methane emissions across oil and gas sector * * * GTI Energy has been awarded nearly $250 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead four projects under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP). These initiatives aim to adva  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 9 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued an order requiring East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) to respond to data requests filed by a group of intervenors in the company's application to construct new generation resources. EKPC filed an application with the PSC in November 2024, seeking approval for various projects, including the construction of new generation resources and the implementation of demand-side management programs. A group of  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Jan. 7 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted full intervention rights to a coalition of environmental groups in a major case involving East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC). The Appalachian Citizens' Law Center, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, and the Mountain Association, collectively known as Joint Movants, sought intervention in EKPC's application for certificates to construct new generation resources, a site compatibility certificate, approval o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences More stories from Graduate Education When Bryan Jones '23 first sat down to analyze workforce data as a graduate assistant at Virginia Tech's Center for Economic and Community Engagement (CECE), he joined a partnership dating to 2008. "Working with the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board really helped my skills in talking to professionals  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Dr. Thomas Pile, a clinical assistant professor at the Marshall University School of Pharmacy, has been chosen as one of five participants for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation's 2024-2025 Faculty Scholars Program. The 18-month research mentorship program connects faculty members with seasoned research experts, transforming research ideas into published manuscrip  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Jan. 11 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University's Department of English will present the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, featuring readings by faculty authors Dr. Joel Peckham, Cat Pleska and Dr. Sara Henning. The event will take place in the Memorial Student Center's Shawkey Dining Room and is free and open to all. Peckham has published 11 collections of poetry and nonfiction, most recently Any Moonwa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 11 (TNSres) -- Mercer University issued the following news: By Andrea Honaker A collaborative project between Mercer and Northeastern universities revealed a surprising commonality among the attendees of a revived music festival: life trauma. Now, the research team plans to use its data to help connect mental health agencies with musical communities in need of services. Dr. Nathan Myrick, assistant professor of church music at Mercer, and Dr. Andrew Mall, associate pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: OMAHA, Neb. - The National Park Service (NPS) is hosting an upcoming public comment period to gather input on the ongoing Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study, intended to evaluate the potential inclusion of the Buckeye Trail in the country's National Trails System. Congress directed the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility and suitability of designating t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: Mentone, AL -Congressman Robert Aderholt announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has approved a $295,000 grant to the Water Works Board of the City of Fort Payne to replace a critical water main in the Town of Mentone, Alabama. This project will replace 2,300 linear feet of an 80-year-old 4-inch water main with a new 10-inch main, significantly improving water service  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Shared Kitchen Ithaca Project Will Build New Commercial Kitchen To Support Food Entrepreneurs In Tompkins County, Including Ithaca Farmers Market Vendors, And Provide Technical Business Assistance To Its Members Funding Comes From Appalachian Regional Commission - Which Supports Economic Development In Southern Tier - That Schumer Secured A Historic Increase In Funding For I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Generation Z and Alpha youth are facing mental health crises that many adults are unprepared to address. There have been dramatic rises in the numbers of young people reporting feelings of hopelessness, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety. The global COVID-19 pandemic brought such a devastating impact on mental health of young people that it sparked national and global conve  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $45 million in federal funding for six projects to create regional consortia to accelerate the development of critical mineral and materials supply chains including novel nonfuel carbon-based products from secondary and unconventional feedstocks. Realizing th  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 7 -- West Liberty University issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2025: Explore some of the smallest, yet most magnificent, plants, animals, amphibians, and insects of the Appalachian Mountains through a new exhibit of illustrations by West Virginia native and West Liberty University (WLU) alumna Rosalie Haizlett, January 15 - February 12 at WLU's Nutting Gallery. A free opening reception takes place Wednesday, January 15 from 5-6 p.m. An artist talk, Q&A, and  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Liberty University Foundation issued the following news: The West Liberty University (WLU) Foundation is pleased to announce a generous $20,000 grant from the AEP Foundation to support the creation of the Aviation Active Learning Space/Collaborative Classroom in Main Hall on the WLU campus. This state-of-the-art connected classroom will provide advanced technology to seamlessly link West Liberty University with the Bill Noe Flight School at Marsha  more