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Clarksburg City Council swears in new councilman
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WDTV) - Clarksburg City Council swore in three members on Monday. Marc Jackson and Martin Howe were reelected but joining them was new face, Ryan Deems, who is looking forward to serving his hometown in city hall. “I started running for political office in 2019, and I’ve won...
Fire Law Roundup for July 1, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 1, 2024, Curt and attorney Bill Podszus discuss a lawsuit filed by seven LA City firefighters injured in the explosion of a CNG powered semi-truck; a litigation mess in Clarksburg, West Virginia involving FLSA overtime claims and the termination of the fire chief; a ruling in favor of the Baltimore Fire Department in a disability discrimination suit; and a disability discrimination suit filed by an Atlanta Fire Department battalion chief.
Clarksburg Overtime Case Raises Questions About Retaliation
The Clarksburg, West Virginia FLSA lawsuit that we covered here last week, has taken on broader implications with two additional legal proceedings coming to light. According to WBOY Channel 12, firefighters actually filed two suits: the one we covered that was filed in US District Court for the District of West Virginia, and a second suit filed in Harrison County Circuit Court alleging violations of state wage and hour laws.
West Virginia launches new portal for accessing vaccine records
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Health’s Bureau for Public Health has introduced a new tool for residents to access their vaccine records. Through the MyIRMobile system, patients can now view their immunization history and print their official records. Speaking about the initiative, Sec. Sherri Young emphasized the importance of immunizations in […]
Justice appoints Ryan Browning to Wayne County House seat
Gov. Jim Justice on Tuesday appointed Ryan Browning, of Wayne County, to fill the House of Delegates seat vacated by Del. Mark Ross, R-Wayne, earlier this year. Ross, a retired school teacher, resigned from office on May 21, according to a resignation letter sent to the governor’s office that day. The letter did not include […] The post Justice appoints Ryan Browning to Wayne County House seat appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Mostly clear & comfy tonight; chance for showers & storms on the way
Tuesday evening will be a typical summer drive with temps in the 70s. Mostly clear skies with high pressure around so outdoor evening dinner plans won’t be impacted. We’ll see those temps drop into the low to middle 60s, average lows for this time of the year. As winds diminish a bit, we could see […]
Crestview Village Apartment tenants furious about road damage
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Tenants at Crestview Village Apartments are furious over the conditions of their road. About 4 years ago, Crestview Drive was permanently damaged due to the high volume of logging trucks doing work around the former governor’s mansion on Crestview. At the time, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice had property in the […]
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