MORGANTOWN — Marion County’s three delegates rose on the House floor on Tuesday to decry the planned closure of Fairmont Regional Medical Center (FRMC) and plea for help to keep […]
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Fairmont Regional Medical Center set to close in 60 days
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 […]
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 […]
