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Monongalia County QRT holds Free Naloxone Day April 18 in 6 locales

Members of the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) will again provide free life-saving medication for individuals who overdose on opioids during Free Naloxone Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday. Stations will be set up at six locations around Morgantown and they will be staffed with Mon County QRT members and volunteers, who will distribute naloxone and fentanyl test strips, as well as demonstrate how to administer naloxone. “We’ve been successful in teaching community members about naloxone and how to administer it for several years now,” said Brittany Irick, the QRT ...

Monongalia County QRT holds free Naloxone Day April 18 in 6 locales

Members of the Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) will again provide free life-saving medication for individuals who overdose on opioids during Free Naloxone Day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday. Stations will be set up at six locations around Morgantown and they will be staffed with Mon County QRT members and volunteers, who will distribute naloxone and fentanyl test strips, as well as demonstrate how to administer naloxone. “We ’ve been successful in teaching community members about naloxone and how to administer it for several years now, ” said Brittany Irick, the ...

Pickleballers rejoice: BOPARC approves bid for new Krepps Park courts

MORGANTOWN — After years of patching and resurfacing the Krepps Park tennis and basketball courts, BOPARC is moving forward with a total replacement of the park’s playing surfaces. Pickleball enthusiasts, take note.  Currently, the park has one basketball court and two courts used for both tennis and pickleball.  Earlier this week, BOPARC’s Board of Directors approved a $182,722 bid from Parrotta Paving to replace the basketball court in its existing location, replace one dedicated tennis court and construct two dedicated pickleball courts.  “The ...

Diversity Day to highlight inclusivity and connections in the community

The First Energy Foundation Community and Diversity Day will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the Hazel & J.W. Ruby Community Center at Mylan Park. Attendees can expect a wide array of activities aimed at embracing diversity, fostering connections and promoting inclusivity within the community. Here’s what’s in store for the community: Free Play Earn Free Swim: Dive into the festivities and enjoy complimentary access to The Aquatic Center from 1-6 p.m. by simply attending the event. Cultural Exhibitions and Scavenger Hunt: Immerse yourself in the rich ...

Fish fry continues to support cancer survivors

Started a dozen years ago, the annual Bob Huggins Fish Fry continues to raise money to support cancer services as well as the Remember the Miners Scholars Program. This year, the 12th fish fry, presented by Little General Stores, raised nearly $700,000 to benefit the Norma Mae Huggins ...