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U.S. Sen. Capito, colleagues introduce legislation to combat increase in overdose deaths among pregnant, postpartum women

West Virginia Press Association WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to introduce the bipartisan Pregnant and Postpartum Women Treatment Reauthorization Act. The legislation would reauthorize the grant residential treatment programs[Read More…]

Marshall University signs MOU with Indian institution

West Virginia Press Association HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On Dec. 11, officials with Marshall University and TKM College Trust, Kollam, India, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at offering study abroad opportunities in the liberal arts and sciences for both schools, while providing a framework for future collaboration. It’s anticipated the MOU will[Read More…]

Jennings Randolph Bridge in Chester to close temporarily for repairs

West Virginia Press Association CHARLESTON, W.Va. –The Jennings Randolph Bridge, which carries US 30 across the Ohio River between Chester, West Virginia, and East Liverpool, Ohio, has been closed temporarily for repairs. A safety inspection of the structure discovered an issue which requires repair. A consultant engineer is on site evaluating[Read More…]

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort partners with Aristocrat Gaming™ to open all-new Aristocrat Gaming lounge concept

West Virginia Press Association CROSS LANES, W.Va. – The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge™ is now open at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort. Following a festive grand opening event, players can now find nearly 60 of their favorite Aristocrat Gaming slot games. The Aristocrat Gaming Lounge boasts an impressive game selection, ranging[Read More…]

Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health continues to invest in health programs to benefit West Virginians

More than 100 grants issued since the Charitable Fund’s launch in 2021 PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Officials from the Highmark West Virginia Charitable Fund for Health, on Dec. 11, announced its fourth quarter grant funding to nonprofit organizations throughout the Mountain State. These grants help fund programs and initiatives that effectively[Read More…]

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