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Ohio woman regains her health after groundbreaking first of its kind surgery in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – An Ohio Valley woman is the first to receive a groundbreaking surgery, the first of its kind in West Virginia. Kayla Ringer, 36, of Shadyside, Ohio, suffered from genetic pancreatitis caused by two gene mutations that resulted in recurrent acute pancreatitis. Her physicians performed advanced imaging and endoscopically placed stents to help […]
The Great Race to make stop in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The City of Morgantown, in collaboration with Visit Mountaineer Country and Main Street Morgantown, has announced that The Great Race will be making a stop in downtown Morgantown on Monday, June 24, 2024, from noon to 3:00 p.m. The Great Race, the world’s premier old car rally, is set to bring […]
Historic Pittsburgh-area shop continues to operate 120 years later
RICES LANDING, PA. (KDKA) - At W.A. Young and Sons Foundry and Machine Shop in Rices Landing, there is no shortage of old-timey flair at this one-of-a-kind historic site in Greene County.For almost 125 years, the W.A. Young and Sons Foundry and Machine Shop has stood on the banks of the Monongahela River at Rices Landing.In its heyday, this shop did everything from helping passing steamboats with repairs, to blacksmithing for the horse and buggy trade, to eventually working on automobiles when they came into fashion.It became a National Historic Site in 2017. TJ Porfeli runs this place for Rivers...
Household Chemical Collections in June
In June (PRC) will host three household chemical collection events in western Pennsylvania to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of materials such as cleaners, paints, batteries, automotive fluids, pesticides and e-cigarettes/vapes.
Eight upcoming Governor’s Schools announced at variety of locations across state
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (WDTV) - The Department of Education has announced the eight Governor’s Schools set to take place over the June and July months in the state. Officials said nearly 550 students will take part in the programs. The eight residential programs include computer science, the Honors Academy, arts,...
Morgantown Public Library to host events for teens and tweens
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - The Morgantown Public Library will be having events for teens and tweens this summer. Tween Craft Night will be held Wednesday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Tweens from the ages of 10 to 12 can make camping-themed sand art, organizers said. On Thursday, June 6, there...
Mon Health breaks ground on patient family stay houses, the Caring Cottages
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) - Crews have begun work on a patient family stay house on the Mon Health Medical Center Campus in Morgantown. The Caring Cottages will provide a home away from home for families of patients undergoing extensive treatments at the hospital. Located on the edge of the campus property, the stay houses will offer a warm and welcoming environment and allow families to remain close to their loved ones throughout their medical journeys, officials said.
Economic impact felt across West Virginia when college students leave
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Thousands of college students across the state often leave their college towns during summer break, taking with them a sizeable portion of economic demand until their return in the fall. As college students leave, a significant impact is felt by the economies and of...
Local senior living community celebrates Senior Health and Wellness Month
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WDTV) - A local senior living community is celebrating Senior Health and Wellness Month. The Village at Heritage Point, a not-for-profit, independent senior living community in Morgantown, enjoyed an action-packed month with special events focused on health and wellness in celebration of May’s Senior Health and Wellness Month.
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