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West Virginia’s first Certified CIT Trainers to enhance emergency response for mental health crises
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) — West Virginia’s first certified trainers of CIT, Crisis Intervention Team, are excited to work alongside emergency organizations throughout the area. Individuals a part of CIT specialize in mental health and substance abuse. This training allows them to better equip 911 dispatchers and first responders to help people experiencing those […]
Patrick Morrisey talks goals for West Virginia if he becomes governor
While at the Republican National Convention, frontrunner for West Virginia governor and current Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) summarized some of his goals for the next four years, if he wins during the general election in November.
Shepherd University, Meritus Medical Center team up to address critical shortage of nursing professionals
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Demand for nurses in the hospital setting has brought a major medical center to the region with the School of Nursing at Shepherd University. Under the arrangement, students have the hospital’s financial support and the medical center is meeting the growing need for health care professionals. With an aging […]
Washington County Ag Expo a much-anticipated annual event
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — It’s that time of year again as the annual Ag Expo is an exciting gathering for the extended farm community. Lauren is a student who views the Expo as a way to prepare for her future. “I want to teach special education and help the kids,” she said. […]
Driver killed in two-car crash in Loudoun County
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a fatal crash that happened in Ashburn on Thursday afternoon. Deputies responded to Waxpool Road and Red Rum Drive at about 1:30 p.m. There, a sedan and SUV had been involved in a crash. The driver of the sedan was […]
SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Remembrance in the Park
HAGERSTOWN, MD (July 18, 2024) – The Washington County Office of Emergency Management will hold the annual “Remembrance In The Park” memorial ceremony in the Washington County Emergency Services Tribute Gardens at Hagerstown City Park. The memorial ceremony will serve as a powerful reminder of the courage,...
Illegal migrant with murder accessory conviction arrested in Maryland: 'Grievous felon'
BALTIMORE, Md. (TND) — Maryland Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Wednesday announced the arrest of a national of Chad who was previously convicted for accessory to murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. Hisseine Gombo-Tchouli, 25, entered the U.S. legally in 2005 via Dulles International Airport in...
5 girls, between 12 and 15, charged with beating man to death in October 2023
WASHINGTON — Two more teenagers have been arrested, accused of being part of a group young girls who reportedly beat a man to death late last year. Their arrests brings the group of accused killers up to five. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), 64-year-old Reggie Brown was...
Kentucky isn't a Top 15 state for the 'swinger lifestyle' but 3 of its neighbors are
Conservative-leaning Kentucky is not a swing state in the political sense — nor, as it turns out, in the bedroom. Swinging — or wife-swapping, as it used to be called — is the practice of exchanging partners for sex. New search data recently revealed the top 15 states most interested in swinging. Adult...
Another change to Pennsylvania mail ballot envelopes: Full year will be preprinted
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here.Update, July 19, 11:55 a.m.: This story was updated with additional comments from Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt to clarify his interview.The Pennsylvania Department of State is hoping another change to mail ballot return envelopes will eliminate the chance of ballots being rejected this November because of voters failing to write in the year completely.In a directive earlier this month, the Department of State told counties that they should now preprint ballot return envelopes with the full,...
Prince George's County woman seeking compensation after she says a massive pothole damaged her car
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. — A woman in Prince George's County is looking for help after she says her car was damaged when she hit a massive pothole. Emma Adu-Gyamfi has kept her car in the garage the past week and a half. Its last drive came July 6 on I-495 near Upper Marlboro.
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
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