BELLAIRE – The chief of the Bellaire Fire Department has been suspended following allegations he physically assaulted a woman in Shadyside. Tim Bell is accused of an assault that allegedly occurred early Sunday morning. According to a police report, officers were called to the Shadyside ...
The City of Sistersville took a major step toward bringing its historic ferry back into operation Monday evening as Sistersville City Council unanimously approved moving forward with the purchase of the recently found replacement vessel. Funds for the purchase are being raised through state ...
WHEELING — In the wake of repeated flooding in Elm Grove, city leaders are being urged to address problems that have caused significant damage to businesses and homes. Earlier this month, Elm Grove Business Association President Kristy Ferguson spoke before Wheeling City Council, raising ...
Weather forecasts are calling for temperatures to soar into the lower- to mid-90s in the Ohio Valley for the next few days, prompting local residents to find ways to stay cool.
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after its national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, prompting an urgent call for donors to help prevent disruptions to patient care. The organization said donations have declined sharply since the end of May, creating a widening gap between available blood supplies and hospital demand. The shortage is particularly severe for O-positive and B-negative blood types. According to the Red Cross, hospitals are receiving nearly 3,500 more units of blood per week than anticipated during what is ...
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia announced Monday that West Virginia United Health System, doing business as West Virginia University Health System, has agreed to pay $4,177,139 and enter a memorandum of agreement to resolve civil allegations that it violated provisions of the Controlled Substances Act across various registered facilities over a seven-year span. According to a Drug Enforcement Agency investigation, WVUHS committed numerous record-keeping and reporting violations from 2017-2024. WVUHS facilities ...
