Relatively little money has been spent in five local House of Delegates primary campaigns. All but three party races are uncompetitive. In the 50th District, six Democrats are vying for […]
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Leapfrog Group gives Mon Health an ‘A’
MORGANTOWN — Mon Health Medical Center recently received an “A” grade by The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit healthcare ratings organization, for its commitment to meeting the highest patient safety […]
How W.Va. law categorizes human trafficking
West Virginia state codes Coercion means: The use or threat of force against, abduction of, serious harm to or physical restraint of an individual; (B) The use of a plan, […]
Victims of human trafficking can be anyone
W. Va. — When it comes to recognizing victims of human trafficking or abusive relationships, local advocates said one of the main things to remember is they look like the average […]
Human trafficking an ongoing concern, even in W.Va.
W.Va. — The words “human trafficking” have generated a lot of buzz in West Virginia since January, when the Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s office helped raise awareness of the issue. […]
How tickets are dealt with in Mon County Magistrate Court
MORGANTOWN — After law enforcement hands out a ticket, be it for a traffic violation or other reason, there are 10 days to respond, according to court officials. The Monongalia […]
W.Va. U.S. Senate candidates spending millions on campaigns
W. Va. — The top contenders for Democrat Joe Manchin’s U.S. Senate seat are spending millions to reach their goal. Manchin and GOP hopeful Don Blankenship were tops for the […]
Minimal campaign spending in local state Senate primary races
W. Va. — The primary races for two of three local state Senate districts are uncompetitive. The real action will follow for the general. In the third, two Democrats are […]
Defendants file to have medical malpractice lawsuit dismissed
MORGANTOWN — Several defendants in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed motions to dismiss the case. A motion to dismiss was filed on behalf of Dr. Richard Kerr, Jann Foley, Women’s […]
Preston County Sheriff’s Office warns of counterfeit money
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Office recently investigated numerous reports of counterfeit U.S. currency. According to a press release, the bills in question are all larger denominations and at […]
