Chester NewsLocal news for Chester, WV continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Union Votes Yes On New Contract At Mountaineer- April 14, 2008 Posted Wednesday, April 9, 2008 ; 11:49 AM Updated Wednesday, April 9, 2008 ; 07:39 PM Watch Story Video Striking employees are off the picket line and will be back on the job at four this afternoon. via WTRF-TV Wheelinghttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/union-votes-yes-on-new-contract-at-mountainee... Oak Glen teacher gains music honor- April 12, 2008 "I plan to bring back a whole lot of information to share with my students" At left, President Martina Norman, of the West Virginia Society for General Music, presents a commemorative plaque to Oak Glen's Anne Ford, 2008 General Music Teacher of the Year. via Weirton Daily Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/oak-glen-teacher-gains-music-honor?fromrss=1 Mountaineer CEO to retire- April 10, 2008 "Mr. Arneault has advised us that after 13 years as CEO, he does not intend to enter a new employment agreement, but would remain for a reasonable period if required for a smooth transition." Edson R. "Ted" Arneault, chairman and CEO of Mountaineer Race Track & Resort in Chester, W.Va., plans to step down at the end of the year, according to a filing by racetrack operator MTR Gaming with the U.S. ... via Pittsburgh Business Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/mountaineer-ceo-to-retire?fromrss=1 The Future for Ted Arneault- April 8, 2008 "I would like to reduce the amount (of time) that I have to dedicate to the company" He may or may not stay in his current role much longer. MTR Gaming CEO Ted Arneault says there's a 50-50 chance his work with MTR Gaming will change in the coming year and a 90% chance those duties will change ... via West Virginia Metrohttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/the-future-for-ted-arneault?fromrss=1 The Firm Nail and Tanning Salon- April 7, 2008 Twenty years in business and growing. When Brenda and Jack Porter opened The Firm in 1988, no one thought they would last. via The Reviewhttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/the-firm-nail-and-tanning-salon?fromrss=1 Mountaineer CEO May Quit- April 5, 2008 "At this time, his contract expires at the end of the year" ' Ted Arneault, chairman and chief executive officer of Mountaineer Gaming Group, may leave his post at the end of the year. via The Intelligencerhttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/mountaineer-ceo-may-quit?fromrss=1 Moody's to Review MTR Gaming's Ratings- April 4, 2008 Moody's Investors Service put MTR Gaming Group Inc.'s ratings under review for a possible downgrade Friday, citing internal controls weakness. via International Business Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/moodys-to-review-mtr-gamings-ratings?fromrss=... The Facts about the Mountaineer Strike- April 2, 2008 Workers at the Mountaineer Racetrack and Gaming Resort in Chester, WV were forced to picket lines early Saturday morning because Mountaineer Gaming Company refuses to negotiate living wages or affordable health ... via Earth Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/chester-wv/2008/04/the-facts-about-the-mountaineer-strike?fromrs... |