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Wetzel County Hospital Expands Outpatient Infusion

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NEW MARTINSVILLE — Patients in Wetzel County and the surrounding area now have expanded access to outpatient infusion services as WVU Medicine Wetzel County Hospital has extended the operating hours of its Outpatient Infusion Center. The center now is open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, giving patients additional options for scheduling treatments closer to home. Hospital officials said the expanded hours are intended to improve access to care while reducing the need for patients to travel outside the region for ...

Wheeling Officers Honor Fallen Ohio Police Sergeant

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Members of the Wheeling Police Department joined law enforcement agencies from across the region in honoring the life of an Ohio police sergeant killed in the line of duty. Wheeling officers traveled to Rittman on Friday to pay tribute to Sgt. Scott D. Ries, who was killed July 5 while ...

Party On The Plaza Rocks The Night Away

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Photos by Joe Lovell The annual Party on the Plaza rocked Market Plaza on Saturday night. Put on by Circus Saints and Sinners, proceeds from the event go to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Photo 1: The Martini Affair entertains the crowd as the closing act for the night. Photo 2: Revelers have fun dancing to the beat.

Shadyside celebrates America’s 250

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Photos by Kayla Van Dyne Parade participants make their way around Shadyside's historic loop during the village's America 250 parade Saturday. The procession opened a daylong celebration featuring patriotic festivities, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors and activities for all ages.

Cyclist Dies From Apparent Crash on Heritage Trail

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WHEELING – The Wheeling Police Department is investigating the death of a man following an apparent bicycle accident on Heritage Trail near the Interstate 470 bridge in South Wheeling this weekend. Police officers and personnel from the Wheeling Fire Department initially responded to a report of a medical emergency on the trail at approximately 5:20 p.m. Saturday, July 11, before determining the incident involved an apparent bicycle accident. The man later died from his injuries. The police department has not released the name of the man. According to Philip Stahl, public ...

West Virginia Declares Statewide Cyclospora Outbreak As Cases Climb

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CHARLESTON — West Virginia health officials have declared a statewide outbreak of cyclosporiasis following a significant increase in cases, urging residents to practice safe food handling and seek medical care if symptoms develop. "West Virginia is monitoring a significant increase in cyclosporiasis cases and has declared a statewide outbreak," the Hancock County Health Department said on its website. "As of July 9, 47 cases have been reported across the state since June 17. There is currently no specific produce grower, supplier or food item that has been identified as the source of ...