Mon EMS announces Johnson as new captain Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) announced that paramedic Brandon Johnson was promoted to captain. Johnson fills the fourth and final vacancy of […]
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Mon EMS gets approval to use sobering center as part of two-year test program
MORGANTOWN — Mon EMS has received the green light to begin transporting patients who meet very-specific criteria to the Hope Hill Sobering Center. During Wednesday’s meeting of the Monongalia County […]
Mon EMS should be allowed to partner with sobering center
We reported Sunday that the Hope Hill Sobering Center at Hazel’s House of Hope would like to partner with Mon EMS. At the moment, only friends/family or police can drop […]
What does peace of mind cost?
What does peace of mind cost? Somewhere between $15 and $70 a year for Monongalia County taxpayers, depending on the assessed value of your property. Among the traditional levies on […]
Mon EMS wants your questions about upcoming levy
Transparency. That is what Forest Weyen, director of Monongalia Emergency Medical Services (Mon EMS) said the agency is trying to show voters about an upcoming levy that would provide additional […]
Mountaineer Preparedness Weekend: Set to challenge local Scouts
A few years ago, an 11-year-old Elkins boy was able to put his Boy Scout training into use when he and his father were both accidentally shot and the youngster […]
Fairmont Road collision sends one to hospital
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Fairmont Road Friday morning – approximately one-quarter-mile from the old Arnettsville School. Chief Deputy Mark Ralston said the accident […]
Vote on EMS levy in Nov.
This November, voters will see a levy to fund Mon EMS on the ballot, now that the Monongalia County Commission has given the proposal its approval. As The Dominion Post […]
“No one reimburses for that” — a look at EMS operations
Emergency. Medical. Services. They are an essential community resource and one many expect is guaranteed like police and non-volunteer fire services. However, EMS crews in West Virginia are not typically […]
Star City VFD ceases ambulance service due to financial constraints
MORGANTOWN — Star City’s dedicated ambulance coverage has become the latest casualty of the funding crisis impacting emergency services across West Virginia and the country. Joe Klass, a paramedic, volunteer […]
