Two deaths reported at Hazelton prison

HAZELTON, W.Va. — Investigations are underway after two inmates died at the federal prison in Hazelton Saturday. According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Jevonte Green, 36, was found unresponsive in the Preston County-based lock-up while Marcelino Heredia, 48, died of an “apparent assault.” The BOP said Green had been an inmate at Hazelton for less…

Weston man charged for making terrorist threats

WESTON, W.Va. — Multiple agencies engaged in an arrest Sunday of a Lewis County man accused of making terrorist threats. According to a release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Chad Jordan, 47, of Weston is accused of threats that involved “making devices” with intention of causing damage at “various locations.” At this time, it…

Kroger executive defends offer to UFCW Local 400

Story by Chris Lawrence, MetroNews RICHMOND, Va. — Although the bargaining team of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union doesn’t like the offer, Kroger is defending their proposed contract now before nearly 3,000 West Virginia employees. Loria Raya “Our strong position is this is a great offer,” Kroger Mid-Atlantic President Lori Raya told MetroNews Tuesday.…

Allegheny Wood Products ceasing operations

Story by Jeff Jenkins, MetroNews PETERSBURG, W.Va. — Allegheny Wood Products, a 50-year-old West Virginia-based internationally known hardwood producer, closed its doors Friday and eliminated hundreds of jobs held by state residents. State Economic Development Secretary Mitch Carmichael called the news “very sudden and unfortunate.” He spoke with company officials Friday afternoon. MetroNews was waiting on a…