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Cracker Plant, Fracking Concerns Voiced To Belmont Commission

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A Barnesville resident shared her concerns Wednesday with the Belmont County Commission regarding the harm caused by cracker plants and fracking in the area. Jill Hunkler spoke at Wednesday’s commissioner’s meeting on the heels of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost pursuing legal action on ...

Justice Vetoes School Vaccine Bill

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CHARLESTON – Hours before a midnight deadline, Gov. Jim Justice took action on the remaining 119 bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature, including a veto of a bill that would weaken immunization requirements for school students. The West Virginia Constitution gives the Governor 15 ...

Belmont County Tourism fills ‘GAPs’ for local nonprofits

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ST . CLAIRSVILLE – The Belmont County Tourism Council Board of Directors awarded nearly $120,000 to just over 40 local nonprofit organizations Wednesday. The Grant Assistance Program awards are called “GAP grants” because they are designed to help “fill in the gap” by financially ...

Weirton Medical Center To Join WVU Health System

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WEIRTON – By the end of the year, Weirton Medical Center will become a full-fledged member of the West Virginia University Health System, hospital officials announced Wednesday. WMC became a clinical affiliate of WVU Medicine in January 2020, providing area residents with increased access to ...