The owner of Fairmont Regional Medical Center said it plans to permanently close the facility in 60 days because of financial difficulties and its inability to find a buyer. A […]
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Bicyclist killed in Bruceton Mills accident
KINGWOOD — A 37-year-old Bruceton Mills man was killed in an accident Monday afternoon near Bruceton Mills, according to the West Virginia State Police. Robin Ames was pronounced dead at […]
Mon Health System helps educate WVU business club members
West Virginia University global supply chain management students learned how their field interacts with health care during a dinner and discussion at Mon Health Medical Center on Monday. “I’m glad […]
Mon Health in clinical trial to help stop strokes
WATCHMAN FLX designed to prevent movement of clots Mon Health Medical Center was tapped by Boston Scientific, a developer of a device that reduces the risk of stroke for atrial […]
Union lawyer: Holiday dispute one step closer to resolution
Morgantown appears ready to resolve part of a dispute it has with its paid firefighters. But a lawyer for the union says it’s just a “Band-Aid” and there’s more to […]
Training to save lives: WV PEERS members give free naloxone demonstrations
When administered properly, naloxone can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. In an effort to share this life-saving knowledge, members of WV PEERS gave free demonstrations Monday at the […]
A look at some bills passed on Feb. 17
MORGANTOWN — Here are some bills the House and Senate approved on Monday. House action HB 4067 removes a legal loophole for people who steal rent-to-own property by refusing to […]
Senate Finance OKs measures to end inventory tax, and raise sales and tobacco taxes
MORGANTOWN — The Senate Finance Committee on Monday approved the long-awaited and often discussed resolution and companion bill to end the personal property tax on manufacturing inventory, equipment and machinery. […]
Baseball, judicial raises and Porterfield apology highlight legislative floor action on Monday
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate on Monday passed a bill to give magistrates and judges their first pay raise since 2011, and adopted a resolution to urge Major League Baseball […]
Adoption of city cannabis law, 2020 paving plan on council agenda
MORGANTOWN — University Police Chief W.P. Chedester said the university remains opposed to passage of a law by Morgantown City Council that would create a separate municipal penalty — a […]
