Ex-City Paper editor hospitalized after hit-and-run
Brian Hickey, a former managing editor of Philadelphia City Paper and the head of electricians union boss John J. Dougherty's recent campaign for the state Senate, remained in critical condition yesterday after a hit-and-run accident in South Jersey.

Electric wildcat strike is winner
Electricians at Fiddler?s Ferry power station in Cheshire have won their unofficial strike against lay-offs. The 65 electricians worked for subcontractor BMSL, a recruitment agency in Salford, on the construction of a new gas plant next to the Warrington power station.

Follow the troops
They are our neighbors ? grandparents, truck drivers, electricians, accountants, teachers, police officers ? and now they're in Iraq.

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Putnam lawmakers are considering a bill that would require plumbers, electricians and others who are licensed or registered in the county to use the federal E-Verify program to ensure that their newly hired employees have authorization to work in the U.S.

Ten Jobs Unlikely To Be Outsourced Announced
The Department of Labor estimates that since 2000, nearly a million American jobs have been outsourced to other countries, but the agency said some positions are less likely to be shipped overseas.

Mac's Toy Fund
Preparations for the 78th annual Mac?s Toy Fund continue.

Nutcracker tickets available
The Moscow Ballet, with dozens of local participants, will present The Great Russian Nutcracker with two performances to be held at the Temple Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Houston Organization Fighting Ike's Storm of Worker Abuse
FOX 26 has previously reported on stories of hurricane victims ripped off by fly-by-night contractors who take the money and run, but there are hundreds of other victims not reported on as frequently: Honest workers, left broke and stranded by bosses who don't pay.

Appeal filed after permit denied for city crematorium
A proposed crematorium operator in Beckley has appealed its permit application denial by the state Department of Environmental Protection.

Raleigh Court denies prevailing wage appeal
Father Thomas Acker of Forward Southern West Virginia says he appreciates Raleigh County Circuit Judge H.L. Kirkpatrick?s timely ruling on an appeal he filed regarding the state?s prevailing wage law, but he doesn?t agree with the judge?s ruling.

Local Roundup
MSU Champions of Character institution; Marshall to get new basketball lockers; McClung hosting basketball fundraiser; Pro wrestling card Dec. 19 in Sophia

East Tennessee State holds off Marshall, 76-72
HUNTINGTON ? As entertaining as the series with East Tennessee State is, Marshall is glad it will never see Kevin Tiggs again.

Stewart calling for a ?White-Out?
MORGANTOWN ? A ?White-Out? is going to be observed by West Virginia University in honor of Patrick White and its other 18 seniors at Saturday night?s regular-season finale with South Florida at Mountaineer Field/Milan Puskar Stadium.

Theatre West Virginia to start fundraising campaign
Just one week after announcing plans to close its doors, Theatre West Virginia officials have turned to the community in hopes of raising funds to keep the 48-year-old business afloat.

Retired social worker battles PEIA increases
A retired social worker is hoping to put sufficient pressure on the Public Employee Insurance Agency?s board before Thursday?s meeting to apply the brakes to proposed increases for active and pensioned state workers alike.

Shady cheerleaders collect coats for Mac?s Toy Fund
Four years ago, Dana Blankenship took her daughter Jessica to hand out toys to disadvantaged children at Mac?s Toy Fund. Every year since, Jessica has begged her mother to take her back.

Personal permit discussion 'electrifies' council
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) - Monday night, the Sioux City City Council held an electrifying discussion on home repairs.

Sports fundraiser set for Dec. 13
A Nicholas County tradition continues.

Group may sue to halt Bti spraying
An environmental leader in Hinton is contemplating a federal lawsuit aimed at getting an injunction to block Bti spraying in three southern West Virginia streams until a study is performed on the chemical?s possible harm to insect life.

WVU looking to rebound vs. Ole Miss
West Virginia and Mississippi will clash for the first time in men?s basketball tonight at Oxford, Miss.