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WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center opens expanded ICU

WEIRTON — WVU Medicine Weirton Medical Center has opened its expanded Intensive Care Unit, delivering a higher level of care to patients across the region. The ICU allows the hospital to care for even the most critically ill patients locally, ensuring they can remain close to their families, support systems and homes during treatment. “This investment in expanded ICU beds and around-the-clock Critical Care Medicine coverage reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional care when it matters most,” said David Artman, president and CEO. “Our patients deserve access to the ...

Marshall Board of Education Approves Reductions In Force

MOUNDSVILLE – In preparation for the next school year, Marshall County Board of education members approved several personnel matters this week including reductions in force. The board’s agenda listed 17 different people whose employment was recommended for termination by reduction in ...

Police Use Former EORH Building For Training

MARTINS FERRY -- Law enforcement and other first responders from across Belmont County took advantage of a still-empty East Ohio Regional Hospital building on Wednesday to conduct training, according to a dispatcher with the Martins Ferry Police Department. Seeing several police cruisers in ...

Turning up the heat: Sparachane to be sauteed for cancer research

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Undo’s Restaurants co-owner Anthony “Herk” Sparachane will be honored at Ohio Cancer Research’s 30th annual Grand Illusions Saute on May 7. The annual event recognizes a pillar of the Ohio Valley each year by having peers, friends and family “saute” them in a ...

Former Belmont County Coroner Sentenced To Federal Prison

MARTINS FERRY – Former Belmont County coroner Troy Balgo was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for two counts of healthcare fraud in Columbus on Tuesday afternoon. According to court documents, in addition to his prison sentence, he must pay $1,335,418 restitution and a ...

Brooke Officials Seek To Restart Talks On Opioid Settlement Funds

WELLSBURG — Brooke County officials are hoping to get discussions on the possible distribution of county opioid settlement funds back on track after several months of delays. A series of requests for the county's share of opioid funds, derived from settlement agreements connected to various ...