PARSONS, W.Va. — Tucker County Commission President Michael Rosenau says the county needs to be able to have ample ambulance services for its residents and visitors. The county recently enacted a two percent EMS fee, which did not go over well with those in charge of the Tucker-based Timberline Mountain. Timberline Mountain Operations, Timberline Property…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The recent sale of four state-run health care facilities to the Marx Development Group raised many questions and some of those are being answered. Paul Pruitt Majestic Care, an affiliate of Marx Development, will be operating the nursing homes. Majestic Care CEO Paul Pruitt said their plans are still in the development stage…
PARSONS, W.Va. – A motorcycle rider is recovering at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital after a crash involving an ambulance accident early Sunday morning. State police arrived on scene of Seneca Trail near Tucker County High School just after the call went out around midnight. HealthNet transported the victim for treatment. There’s no word on the extent…
ELKINS, W.Va. — A man involved in an altercation with a co-worker at a Japanese restaurant in Elkins is now facing charges. Shi Span Pink, 48, allegedly used a knife to cut the face of Chen Shu Shuo, 56. During the fight, Pink also suffered a severe laceration to his hand according to State Police…
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Federal prosecutors have accused a Bridgeport woman of multiple fraud counts in relation to veterans benefits. Christina Nolte, 42, has been indicted for one count of theft of public money, property, or records; three counts of making false statements; and one count of student loan fraud. Investigators allege Nolte falsified medical records to…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An Upshur County man is behind bars facing charges of setting fire to a home in Barbour County earlier this month. The West Virginia State Fire Marshal announced the arrest of Bricen Siron, 20, of Upshur County. He’s charged with first degree arson for the fire at a house in the Volga…
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Members of the legislature say they were surprised to hear Gov. Patrick Morrisey announce at a news conference earlier this week that the state had sold four long-term care facilities to Marx Development Group. Gov. Patrick Morrisey The $60 million deal transfers Hopemont Hospital in Terra Alta (Preston County), Jackie Withrow Hospital in…
ELKINS, W.Va. — Two people died in a rollover accident Tuesday afternoon in Elkins. First responders reported a crash on North Randolph Avenue at 5:22 p.m. No other information has been released at this time. The crash is under investigation.
WORTHINGTON, W.Va. — The Town of Worthington continues work to repair the sanitary sewer system, and the Plan of Corrective Action has been submitted as required by the state Department of Environmental Protection. Mayor Debbie Heflin said problems started in June 2024 during an extreme rain event that overwhelmed the system. The plant operator at the…
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance is flowing in Fairmont following torrential Father’s Day weekend rains and flash flooding. Travis Blosser City Manager Travis Blosser said residents should prepare themselves for the process. In a word, Blosser said it’s all about your documentation, and the more you have, the smoother the process will…