By Ashley Perham, Charleston Gazette-Mail MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Hospitals announced Monday that an adult was diagnosed with measles in Monongalia County. This is the first confirmed case of measles in West Virginia in 15 years. According to a news release, the adult went to an outpatient clinic last[Read More…]
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After two decades of seeking funds, Richard Mine Treatment Plant a reality
By Esteban Fernandez, Times West Virginian MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — For decades, the Richard Mine leeched toxic elements and acid into Deckers Creek. The thousands of pounds of drainage seeping out of the mine killed off wildlife who made its home inside the creek’s water and suffused Morgantown with a sulfur[Read More…]
Remembering former Logan Banner sports reporter Teddy Paynter
By Cameron Maynard, The Logan Banner LOGAN COUNTY, W.Va. — Sunday was a sad day for Logan County and the surrounding areas as they lost a phenomenal sports reporter, a Man High School Hall of Famer, and an even better human being. Teddy Paynter, who was a sports reporter at[Read More…]
Volunteer Fire Department in Upshur County (West Virginia) revs up for ‘Ride 2 Survive’ fundraiser
By Noah Jeffries, The Record Delta ELLAMORE, W.Va. — Residents of Upshur County can prepare for a wild ride next month while supporting a good cause. On May 4, the Ellamore Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a “Ride 2 Survive” ATV event to help raise funds for the department.[Read More…]
U.S. Senate designates April 15-21 as National Osteopathic Medicine Week
CHARLESTON, W.VA.— U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Shelley Moore Capito, (R-WV), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Risch (R-ID) last week reintroduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 15-21, 2024, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and dedication of Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and schools of[Read More…]
Manchin endorses Elliott in blue U.S. Senate primary
By Steven Allen Adams, The Parkersburg News and Sentinel CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Outgoing U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin endorsed Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott as his replacement in the U.S. Senate, choosing him over two Democratic primary challengers. Manchin, D-W.Va., made his endorsement announcement this morning by video recorded last week. “The[Read More…]
School discipline bill may be reconsidered in special session of West Virginia Legislature
By Daisy Gibbons, The Exponent Telegram CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A special session of the West Virginia Legislature is approaching, and lawmakers may again attempt to pass a bill aimed at addressing disruptive behavior in primary schools. Senate Bill 614 was introduced during the regular session, but stalled out during the[Read More…]
Great Race to make its first stop in Morgantown
By Ben Conley, The Dominion Post MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — If Jeff Stumb were a betting man, he’d wager you’ve never seen anything like what’ll be rolling into town on June 24. That’s when some 120 antique, vintage and collector cars will make a mid-day pit stop in Morgantown as part[Read More…]
School district takes first step in plans for armed guards in elementary, middle schools
By Roger Adkins, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County Schools is developing a policy that would allow armed security personnel in the county’s elementary and middle schools. The proposed policy would create 12 positions, to be funded by the district’s excess levy. These security officers — armed with concealed[Read More…]
Weirton tinplate facility goes idle
By Craig Howell, The Weirton Daily Times WEIRTON, W.Va. — The tinplate facility of Cleveland-Cliffs Weirton idled operations this weekend, potentially bringing to an end a 115-year history of metals manufacturing in the community. “The workers are very concerned about their future,” noted Mark Glyptis, president of United Steelworkers Local[Read More…]