By Esteban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — A lawsuit filed by Marion County Commissioner Linda Longstreth claims she and other commissioners were not told that a change to her district would remove her from the district and threaten her ability to run for re-election. Longstreth filed suit against the Marion County[Read More…]
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State revenue tops estimates with strong November collections
The Register-Herald CHARLESTON — West Virginia reported stronger-than-expected revenue numbers for November, posting a $28.5 million surplus with overall collections up 10.5% from the same month last year, the state Department of Revenue announced Monday. Gov. Patrick Morrisey said he was encouraged by the positive trends contributing to the fiscal[Read More…]
MEDIA ADVISORY: WVU medical student and former Navy SEAL to speak at annual Pearl Harbor Day event in Morgantown
WHAT: The West Virginia University Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs will welcome active-duty service members, ROTC students, veterans and community members to observe Pearl Harbor Day and honor the lives lost on Dec. 7, 1941, during the annual campus ceremony. WHEN: Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. WHERE: USS West Virginia mast and bell,[Read More…]
Barbour Community Health Association COO, Debbie Schoonover, to retire after 25 years
Belington, W.Va. – Barbour Community Health Association (BCHA) announces the retirement of Deborah “Debbie” Schoonover, Chief Operations Officer, who will conclude her service on December 12, 2025. Her retirement marks the culmination of a remarkable 25-year tenure with BCHA and more than four decades of dedicated service to the Barbour[Read More…]
Webster County grieves death of Sarah Beckstrom
By Rachel IsabellHD Media WEBSTER SPRINGS — Community members gathered inside city hall on Nov. 28 for a candlelight vigil honoring Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, the 20-year-old Webster County native who died while serving with the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C. The room filled quickly as residents, veterans, civic[Read More…]
Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club keeping Christmas tradition on track
By Mark SuekThe Parkersburg News and Sentinel PARKERSBURG – The Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club will keep the tradition of toy trains at Christmas alive with two family-oriented events this month. First will be the club’s annual Christmas Open House set for 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday at its facility[Read More…]
Media advisory: WVU to ‘let it glow’ in holiday season kickoff event
WHAT: West Virginia University will officially start the holiday season with the Woodburn Hall Lighting Ceremony on the Downtown area of campus, marking the return of a festive Mountaineer tradition for the first time in more than a decade. WHO: President Michael T. Benson; Kinsey Wolfe, a WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s patient from Tunnelton, her parents, Justin and[Read More…]
Coplin’s hosts ribbon-cutting for Mobile Health Unit Program
PARKERSBURG, WV — Coplin Health Systems hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for its Mobile Health Unit Program on Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Caperton Center for Applied Technology Center in Parkersburg. Attending the celebration were Coplin Health System leaders and staff, community partners, and funders. The event was opened by Jill[Read More…]
West Virginia Hospital Association announces 2026 board leadership
CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA), representing 78 acute care and specialty hospitals and health systems in West Virginia, recently elected new officers and at-large members for 2026. OFFICERS Chair David GOLDBERG, President & CEO, Mon Health, Morgantown and Executive VP, Vandalia Health Vice Chair/Treasurer DAVID[Read More…]
Historic Fairmont church transformed into community center
By Estaban FernandezTimes West Virginian FAIRMONT — Tuesday afternoon, rain puddled outside the Center of Hope on Cleveland Avenue, an eerie callback to the floods which battered Fairmont five months ago. However this time, the building’s new roof withstood the elements. Rev. Mark Staples, executive director for the Center of[Read More…]
