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News in brief: Special Metals contract talks are extended
Special Metals contract talks are extended
HUNTINGTON -- Special Metals Corp. received approval by the United Steelworkers of America and their Local No. 40 for a deadline extension for contract negotiations set to expire Friday at midnight.
According to a notice from Special Metals, the company requested the contract extension while awaiting a ruling from the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association, the program that is responsible for retiree benefits.
The company stated in the notice that they were postponing economic talks until it received certain information from a VEBA representative.
Senior center set to host bingo games
HUNTINGTON -- Huntington Health and Rehab has teamed up with Underwood Senior Center, 632 9th Ave., Huntington to host bingo games. Games will be played at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month starting Aug. 5. The public is invited to play at a cost of $1 a card. Transportation also is available. A hot dog, chips and pop will be available for $2. For more information, call 304-529-3673.
Medical office assistant program to be offered
HUNTINGTON -- Enrollment is under way for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a medical administrative office assistant. This 10-month adult day program is held at the Cabell County Career Technology Center, with orientation on Friday, Aug. 29.
The program emphasizes training in such areas medical terminology, medical billing and coding. The program includes courses in Microsoft Office 2007, data entry, and office procedures. Internships at area businesses/hospitals are required.
Graduates of the class of 2008 from Cabell, Wayne, Lincoln and Mason counties may attend this program tuition free. Financial aid also is available for those who qualify. For more information, call 304- 528-5106.
Woman convicted in prostitution case
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. -- The Morgantown resident accused of running a prostitution ring has been convicted, according to U.S. Attorney Sharon Potter.
Donna Darlene Duelley, 42, was convicted Thursday of racketeering charges stemming from the prostitution ring and of committing perjury.
Duelley is free on bond. She faces up to five years in prison and fines. Potter said prosecutors will also attempt to recover $61,103 in money earned by Duelley through the prostitution ring.
During a four-day trial, prosecutors accused Duelley of providing sexual services to customers of Fascinations Escort and Entertainment Service in Morgantown. She was also accused of paying women in her employ to do the same.
A call to Duelley's lawyer, Jim Zimarowski, was not immediately returned Thursday.
