WV Press Release Sharing A West Virginia University engineer is working to solve the unknowns about microorganisms growing inside pipes that bring drinking water to homes and businesses. Supported by $505,784 from a National Science Foundation CAREER award, researcher Emily Garner has launched a five-year study to learn more about biofilms. Known as “cities[Read More…]
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Marshall School of Medicine welcomes 100 incoming residents, fellows
WV Press Release Sharing HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – More than 103 incoming resident physicians and fellows officially began their post-graduate medical training this week at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Advanced physician training programs range from one to five years for residencies to one to four additional years[Read More…]
Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy Announces 60th Graduating Class
The Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy has announced Class 1-23 as the 60th class to complete this West Virginia National Guard Program. Commencement exercises were held Friday, June 16 at Camp Dawson in Kingwood. A total of 70 graduates from 27 counties across the State of West Virginia successfully completed the requirements[Read More…]
Kiwanis Duck Derby Held
The Wellsburg Kiwanis Club Duck derby was held on June 11 with car cruise, a hat contest, and the famous duck derby. One thousand ducks went into the river for the derby, with the winning duck bringing in $1,000 to Matt Serevicz. Other winners included Main Street Bank, Family Roots[Read More…]
Volleyball Tournament Held
The volleyball tournament Sunday that was part of Wellsburg’s 4th of July Celebration ended with the team of Grant Yost, Michael Gibson, Cory Maynard and Remington Parr as the runner-up and the team of Kelly Harris, Michael Amuso, Becky Parr, Winston Parr and Scott Mitchell winning the title. The event[Read More…]
100th Birthday Celebrated
Isabell Metzger, a long time resident of Wellsburg, celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday, July 6.Isabel was born and raised in Fayette City, PA and spent most of her adult life living at 920 Washington Pike, Wellsburg. She currently resides at Weirton Geriatric Center.She married William (Bill) Metzger in 1943[Read More…]
Bethany College, West Liberty University Announce Dual Programs
Bethany College and West Liberty University are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Dual Enrollment Programs in teacher education and nursing. This strategic partnership will enhance educational opportunities for students of both institutions.The MOU, signed on June 27, solidifies the commitment of West[Read More…]
Benefit Spaghetti Dinner to be Held
Rick and Melanie Glover will benefit from a spaghetti dinner set for Friday, July 28, from 12-6 p.m. at the Follansbee Community House, 1425 Main St.They unexpectedly lost their daughter, Annabella Glover, recently.The fundraiser will help with unexpected expenses like funeral and medical bills as well as further needs of[Read More…]
Build a Career at the PSC
By: Charlotte Lane, WV PSC Chairman I have written before about how rewarding it can be to work for the State of West Virginia. During my career I have worked beside many professionals who dedicated their careers to serving the citizens of the Mountain State. The satisfaction from this work[Read More…]
Otter Sighting Survey
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced the start of a new citizen science project to identify the distribution of river otters across the state and is asking members of the public to report sightings through an online survey.As part of the survey, participants will be asked to[Read More…]