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WV Citizen Action Group to Hold Virtual Press Conference to Celebrate Medicare and Medicaid’s 59th Anniversary
CHARLESTON W.Va. (WVDN) – Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. WV Citizen Action Group will host a virtual press conference via Zoom to celebrate the 59th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. According to CMS.gov, “On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law legislation that established the Medicare and Medicaid programs. For 59 […] The post WV Citizen Action Group to Hold Virtual Press Conference to Celebrate Medicare and Medicaid’s 59th Anniversary appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Scattered rain and storms linger throughout the week
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Over the course of Monday morning, rain began to spread from the southwest of our area to the northeast-- and thus begins a week of active weather, one West Virginia desperately needs. While we won’t see much rain overnight tonight, heavier showers are expected to return Tuesday morning. Throughout the day Tuesday, the chance for scattered showers and storms will persist, and while the rain is welcome, heavy downpours in any poor drainage area could mean minor high water issues. Overnight, rain will taper off again, and for the remainder of the week, activity should be just diurnal, meaning in the afternoon and early evening hours rather than mornings and overnights. While there will be periods of no rain, and perhaps even sunshine, any showers that pop up are likely to be heavy.
Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a representative from his office will meet with central and southeastern West Virginia residents in August to discuss consumer-related issues and answer any potential questions. “These public events are a great way for consumers to talk one-on-one with our consumer representatives,” Attorney General Morrisey said. “Residents […] The post Attorney General Morrisey’s Mobile Office Sets August Stops for Central and Southeastern West Virginia appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
JD Vance’s former Yale classmate and friend says emails show political transformation on ‘literally every imaginable issue’
A Yale Law School friend of Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who has revealed years of emails the two previously exchanged, said Monday that the Republican vice presidential nominee is a “chameleon” who has changed his views on “literally every imaginable issue.”
New Documentary Examines Kentucky Legend Known as the ‘LBL Massacre’
Kentucky has had its fair share of Bigfoot sightings, to be sure. We've even heard tales of the dreaded Sheepsquatch and, of course, the legendary Pope Lick Monster or Goat Man. The thing is, Kentucky is no different than the other 49 states. We all have our monstrous myths and...
West Union Street opens to two-way traffic
The City of Athens announced as of Tuesday that West Union Street from the bridge to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital entrance is two way traffic. Herrold Avenue is also two-way traffic. The city urges caution in the work zone and follow road signs. In previous report, the city noted that the change was in preparation for the busy Athens County Fair, which will be held Aug. 2-10. According to a Messenger reporter, the road is “quite bumpy, but two-way traffic is here, at least until the end of fair week.: Questions or concerns may be directed to the City of Athens Engineering and Public Works Department, (740) 593-7636.
Ohio-based Big Lots names nearly 150 stores closing amid bankruptcy risk
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Big Lots, the discount retail chain headquartered in central Ohio, has identified nearly 150 stores that are closing this year amid speculation the company will file for bankruptcy. The chain shared plans in June to shutter 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024, a filing the company submitted to […]
Central PA healthcare company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BROCKWAY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A Central Pennsylvania healthcare company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing inflation, costs, and labor over the past few years. Guardian Healthcare, based out of Brockway announced Monday that Guardian Elder Care at Johnstown, LLC, doing business as Richland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, along with 19 affiliated entities (Debtors) voluntarily […]
Cleveland-Cliffs to open plant in West Virginia
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has announced plans to repurpose an idled facility in Weirton, W.V., to establish a new electrical distribution transformer production plant. The $150 million project will equip the facility to produce three-phase distribution transformers used in electric power distribution systems. The investment will result in re-employment opportunities for 600 workers from the indefinitely idled tinplate mill. The plant is expected to come online in the first half of 2026.
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