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Coal Miner Injured

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BENWOOD – A coal miner was transported to WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital after being struck in the back by a falling rock on Thursday, said Tom Hart, director of the Marshall County Emergency Management Agency. Hart said the call came into the emergency 911 center at 12:47 p.m. that the man had been hit by a falling rock while working in the Ohio County Mine Shoemaker Portal, which is situated in Marshall County. It took 30 minutes for the miner to reach the surface. He was then transported by Marshall County EMS. By late Thursday afternoon, Hart said he had not received an update ...

Brandi Walton Earns 2026 ‘Reading Teacher of the Year’ Award

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MOUNDSVILLE – The Marshall County Literacy Council honored educator Brandi Walton as the 2026 Rita Takach “Reading Teacher of the Year” during the organization’s recent spring banquet. Walton serves as the reading specialist at John Marshall High School, where colleagues say her ...

Capito Provides Update On Border Security Funding, NIL Reform

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CHARLESTON – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito provided an update Thursday on a number of issues being addressed on Capitol Hill, including reforming college athletics and funding for immigration enforcement efforts. Capito, R-W.Va., spoke with West Virginia reporters Thursday morning during a ...

State Looking For Input On Bicycle, Pedestrian Options

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WEIRTON – State officials are looking for recommendations on how to provide safe and functional transportation options throughout West Virginia, including opportunities for walkers and cyclists. Area residents had a chance to provide feedback through a public hearing held Thursday afternoon ...

Moundsville Sheetz Opens To A Large Crowd

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MOUNDSVILLE — After weeks of watching construction and waiting, Moundsville-area residents can now shop at the new Sheetz gas station. A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday at the new station, located at 209 Lafayette Ave., Moundsville. A large crowd showed up for ...