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More than just an advertisement Inside Inside Ukrainian Easter eggs Proclamations Page 5 INNformer Pages 7, 8 Publication of The Wells Inn Volume 4, No. 7 The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville, WV 26175 April 6, 2017 New power plant proposed for Hannibal By Charles Winslow According to Mark Barry, an energy development ex- pert with Ohio River Partners, Center Port was chosen HANNIBAL, Ohio – The long-term economic out- look for Monroe County took another step forward as as the location for the new power project for a variety of reasons. a second major industrial project was announced for the river valley section of the economically struggling “It’s a combination of the site, redevelopment oppor- county. tunities and the existing transmission lines,” Barry said during a recent interview with The INNformer, If things go as planned, construction will begin soon on a new natural gas-fueled power plant to be built at adding that the close proximity to Marcellus and Utica natural gas development and pipelines also the former Ormet location in Hannibal, joining the made the site attractive. recently announced Mountaineer NGL liquid petro- leum gas storage and shipping facility slated for a dis- While there has been speculation that the power plant could be used to power future development at the in- used 200-acre coal mine site just a couple of miles north, in Clarington. dustrial park, Barry said the electricity generated will be sold on the open market. Representatives from Ohio River Partners Share- “We will be a wholesale seller and sell it to the grid,” holder LLC, the developer for the Hannibal Port Barry explained. “We will be backfilling the capacity Power Project, gave a presentation March 27 at the of the coal-fired power plants,” referring to the gen- ‘I AM HOPEFUL THIS PROJECT WILL Monroe County High School in Woodsfield on the BE THE START OF MANY GOOD THINGS proposed 485-megawatt electrical generating facility. erating capacity lost by the retirement of older coal- fired generating stations. TO COME, NOT ONLY FOR MONROE When completed, the new compact gas turbine- Construction on the $5 million to $6 million power COUNTY BUT ALSO THE SURROUNDING equipped power station will be located on just 18 plant is expected to start late this year and be com- AREA. BUSINESS BUILDS BUSINESS. acres within the sprawling Center Port Terminal, the pleted in 2020. Between 300 and 400 construction THE LOSS OF ORMET WAS A HUGE industrial park on Ohio Route 7 that, until late 2013, was the home of Ormet Primary Aluminum Corpora- jobs and 20 permanent positions will result from the BLOW TO THE VALLEY AND ITS tion’s operations. project. WORKERS. NO ONE FELT THAT BLOW Although the Hannibal and Clarington projects may HARDER THAN MONROE COUNTY’ The assets of Ormet, once the region’s largest em- ployer, were acquired by Niagara World Wide, at the only replace a small percentage of the payroll and tax revenue lost when Ormet closed, it is hoped that they – TAYLOR ABBOTT, aluminum smelter’s bankruptcy auction in 2014. MONROE COUNTY’S INCOMING TREASURER Since then, Niagara has been transforming the 1,700- will spur even more development. acre site into a multi-purpose industrial and trans- portation hub. Continued on page 3 Meet Thor: Sistersville Police K-9 prospect goal is to socialize the jet black pup and get him used to SISTERSVILLE – He may be young but he is already being around people and in different situations. demonstrating he has the intelligence and drive needed to learn and that he will grow into the job, which is good “Training is on-going and everyday he will learn some- because he has some mighty big paw prints to fill. thing new,” Haught said as Thor happily snoozed at his Meet Thor, the adorable 11-week-old German Shepherd feet. “But right now the best thing for him is to be a puppy for a while and learn basic obedience and social- Sistersville Police Chief Rob Haight is raising to be his ization.” companion, as well as his department’s next good will ambassador. In time, Thor may also become a certified K-9 officer. Thor’s lineage comes from Germany and Czechoslova- kia and he is of working German Shepherd stock, the po- Like Mauser, Thor’s much-beloved predecessor remem- lice chief said, adding there are two basic types of bered by so many who grew up with him, the little fellow Shepherds, those bred for show and those for work. The main difference is working dogs tend to be healthier, is the personal property of Haught, who acquired him from the Branwen Kennels of Big Stone Gap, Virginia. hardier and leaner. “Thor is sharper and more alert, learns fast and is a prob- “The city didn’t spend a dime on this dog,” explained lem solver,” Haught said, as the bundle of fur, hearing Haught, who will be personally handling Thor’s devel- opment and training. During the next several months the Continued on page 3 Tyler County cleanup set Candidates for PC municipal elections announced MIDDLEBOURNE – The Tyler County Solid Waste Au- PADEN CITY – The City of Paden City municipal gers. In the third ward, local contractor Jay Par- thority will hold its Spring Cleanup Day Saturday, April 8, elections will be held June 1. The city recorder and sons is challenging incumbent Clyde Hochstrasser. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county fairgrounds on Route 18. one member of council for each of the three wards Write-in candidates must submit a candidacy form will be elected. to the City Recorder by close of business April 13. White goods will be collected at the lot across the road from A.I. Boreman Elementary while tires and electronics Candidates appearing on the ballot are: Forms are available at the recorder’s office. will be collected behind the school. While tire collection For recorder: Tamra Billiter, incumbent, is being The last day to register to vote for this election is May is free there is a maximum of 10 tires per person and ID is challenged by council member Tammy Parsons. 19. To register go to the courthouse in the county in required. TVs can be disposed of for $5. The cleanup – which you reside. In-person early voting runs May which is held in conjunction with the West Virginia Make Council:Jim Richmond, first ward is running un- 12-May 26 at city hall. Absentee ballot applications Shine program – is open to all Tyler County residents. opposed. Aunnia Brady and Lacey Henthorn are are accepted at the recorder ’s office through May 15. There will be assistance available to help unload vehicles. running in the second ward to replace John Stag- INDEX Regional roundup 4 2017 Legislative roundup How to write a resume 14-15 Student spotlight 3 Ukrainian Easter eggs 5 WV bill trackers 6-13 Events 16-19 Oil & gas news 3 Local lawmakers’ bills 6 Legislative spotlight 6-13 Classified ads 18
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