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Governor Shapiro Announces $4.5 Million Investment from Energy Storage Innovator Verne Inc. to Build Its First Manufacturing Facility in Lycoming County, Creating 61 Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Economy
The company, which has developed a process to improve the efficiency of hydrogen storage and distribution, is building its first manufacturing facility in the Marcellus Energy Park in Lycoming County. Growing the manufacturing, energy, and...

Governor Shapiro Announces $4.5 Million Investment from Energy Storage Innovator Verne Inc. to Build Its First Manufacturing Facility in Lycoming County, Creating 61 Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania’s Clean Energy Economy
The company, which has developed a process to improve the efficiency of hydrogen storage and distribution, is building its first manufacturing facility in the Marcellus Energy Park in Lycoming County. Growing the manufacturing, energy, and...

Gray Media Names Stephanie Plant as General Manager of WTAP in Parkersburg, West Virginia
ATLANTA, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has named Stephanie Plant as the next General Manager of WTAP, the NBC affiliate in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She will also oversee 2 local low-power stations: FOX affiliate WOVA-LD and CBS...

AHA video highlights potential impact of Medicaid cuts to maternal care in West Virginia
The latest video in the AHA’s series “Medicaid: Real Lives, Real Care” features Melissa Fannon-Wisner, DNP, nurse educator and nurse practitioner at Valley Health’s Winchester Medical Center. She explains how Medicaid cuts could limit access to...

Verizon contributes $10K in response to devastating flooding in West Virginia
WHEELING, W.Va., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 15, devastating heavy rains and flash flooding severely impacted Ohio and Marion counties in West Virginia. This rare event saw up to 3 to 4 inches of rainfall in less than an hour in...

Hope Gas and WATT Fuel Cell Launch Innovative WATT HOME™ Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Backup Power Leasing Program to Strengthen Grid Resiliency Across West Virginia
Morgantown, WV, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a major step forward for distributed energy solutions in Appalachia, WATT Fuel Cell Corp and Hope Gas proudly announce the launch of a groundbreaking exclusive Hope Gas customer program for the...

Agilitas Energy Expands into Hydropower with Acquisition of Two Projects in West Virginia and Maryland
WAKEFIELD, Mass., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agilitas Energy, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, today announced the acquisition of two late-stage hydropower development projects from Advanced...

Range Impact Announces Expansion of Investment in its Fola Mine Complex with Acquisition of Two Mining Permits and Two Coal Leases
CLEVELAND, OHIO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Range Impact, Inc. (OTCQB: RNGE) (“Range Impact” or the “Company”), a public company dedicated to acquiring, reclaiming and repurposing distressed coal mines throughout Appalachia, today announced...

National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Flash Flooding in West Virginia
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the flash flooding in Ohio and Monongalia Counties in West Virginia. A disaster or tragedy like this can have an enormous impact on...

A. Duie Pyle Expands Northeast Footprint with New LTL Facility in West Virginia
WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a premier, 101-year-old family-owned and operated provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, today announces the opening of a new less-than-truckload...

Industry-Leading Water Quality Handbook Now Available Free
The consortium behind the handbook is offering a free PDF version. WILKES-BARRE, PA, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- B.F. Environmental Consultants, an environmental consulting and education firm providing a range of services...

Peregrine Energy Partners Announces Strategic Acquisitions
DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Peregrine Energy Partners has finalized agreements to acquire a significant portfolio of producing and non-producing oil and gas minerals and royalties in various counties across...

Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust Wins the Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute’s Highest Award for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX:MHC.UN) (“Flagship” or the “REIT”) today announced...

Dozens of U.S. Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Eliminate Certified Artificial Colors from Ice Cream Products by End of 2027
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For generations, ice cream has been a beloved indulgence woven into American culture, communities, and celebrations. Now, a new voluntary effort led by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)...

38 XPO Drivers to Compete at 2025 National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis
GREENWICH, Conn., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced its team of 38 finalists for this year’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) from August...

PUBLIC NOTICE UPDATE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on June 30
June 30, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 30, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture—in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources—will treat a targeted area of the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, as part of a pilot...

Fontaine Modification Achieves Quality Milestone at Charlotte HQ
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fontaine Modification, North America’s commercial truck modification leader, has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Charlotte, N.C., flagship location. This certification is recognized...

Nicholas Licausi Shares a Dual Perspective on Schizophrenia in 'Self Help and Mental Health'
Co-authored with his son, the nonfiction guide offers an inside look at the road from remission to recovery and the role of family in long-term support. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In “Self Help and Mental...

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends
Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and “blue state”...

Nicholas Licausi’s 'The U.S. Leadership Program' Imagines Government-Led Innovation on a National Scale
A fictional sequel to “The Medical Project”, the novel follows a team of experts as they take on high-impact projects with wide-reaching implications. YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following the critical...