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Pocahontas County FRN Held Open House for their “Granfamilies” Program
The Pocahontas County Family Resource Network held an introductory Open House for their “Grandfamilies” Program on July 23rd at the McClintic Library in Marlinton. The FRN is the local coordinating agency for the Healthy Granfamilies Coalition Office of the West Virginia State University (WVSU) Department of Social Work and the WVSU Extension Service.
Senator Manchin releases statement on the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released a statement about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. 33-year-old Ashley Cogar, of Erbacon, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 due to injuries she received after an accident at the Wyco Surface Mine last week in Raleigh County. Gayle and I […]
Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following statement after learning about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away this morning from injuries sustained last week at the Wyco Surface Mine. This marks the second mining fatality in West Virginia […] The post Governor and First Lady Justice issue statement on death of coal miner in Raleigh County appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
West Virginia coal miner dies
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A West Virginia coal miner has died following an incident at the Wyco Surface Mine in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon passed away Wednesday morning from injuries sustained last week. This marks the second mining fatality in West Virginia this year.
West Virginia coal miner dies after incident in Raleigh County mine
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A coal miner has died after an incident in a Raleigh County mine last week. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice issued a joint statement following the death of 33-year-old Ashley Cogar of Erbacon. Cogar passed away Wednesday morning due to injuries she sustained at the […]
Miner injured at southern West Virginia mine has died, governor says
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A coal miner who was injured at a southern West Virginia mine earlier this month has died, the state’s governor said Wednesday. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon, W.Va., died Wednesday morning from injuries suffered in a mining incident on July 12 at the Wyco Surface Mine in Raleigh County, according to a news release from the governor’s office.
Webster Memorial Hospital dedicates chapel in honor of Larry Lynch
WEBSTER SPRINGS — Webster Memorial Hospital (WMH) dedicated its chapel to Larry Lynch, a long-standing board member whose commitment and service profoundly impacted the hospital and the community it serves. The dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 16, in the chapel. Larry was an integral part of the...
Webster County BOE suspends motion to send students from Hacker Valley to high school
WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va (WDTV) - Monday night at the Webster County Board of Education meeting, staff, parents and students convinced the school board to suspend the motion to send seventh and eighth grade students from the Hacker Valley School to Webster County High for the 2024-25 school year. “I do...
Man accused in deputy’s killing takes plea deal
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - New developments on Tuesday morning regarding the case against a man accused of killing a deputy. The Nicholas County Circuit Clerk’s Office confirmed Brent Kelly has accepted a plea deal. Kelly is charged in the June 2022 shooting death of Nicholas County Deputy Tom...
Woman robbed and pistol whipped in Crichton
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Police said a woman was robbed and hit with a pistol in Crichton tonight. The incident happened around 5:15 on Pages Lane, according to police. Authorities said the suspect made off with the woman’s purse. MFRD responded to treat the woman and officers are...
Governor Justice releases statement on the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County
RALEIGH COUNTY, WV (WVNS) — Governor Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice released a statement about the death of a coal miner in Raleigh County. 33-year-old Ashley Cogar, of Erbacon, was injured at the Wyco Surface Mine in Raleigh County last week, and died from her injuries on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. We are […]
Summersville Lake
Summersville Lake is a 2,700-acre reservoir and the largest lake in West Virginia. More than 60 miles of shoreline at the summer-pool water level help attracts thousands of boaters and anglers as well as rock climbers who scale high cliffs along much of its upper pool. The lake, with a...
Reader endorses Brennan in Fenwick
I am writing to endorse Susan Brennan for Fenwick Island City Council. I worked with Susan on the Infrastructure Committee, one of the most essential and far-reaching committees as we face rising tides, and have had other discussions with Susan in her capacity on the Environmental Committee. I always find...
Marshall University and the Opioid Response Network present the “NEXUS ETHICS: A Transdisciplinary Ethical Exploration” Regional Summit
The Opioid Response Network (ORN), a component of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Region 3, in collaboration with The Training Center at Marshall University’s Center of Excellence for Recovery, is pleased to announce a two-day regional summit titled “NEXUS ETHICS: A Transdisciplinary Ethical Exploration.”. The...
Body of Missing Man Found at Summersville Lake
On Monday, July 15, 2024, at 8:51 pm, Trooper L. L. Cox received a call in reference to a missing person. The victim, identified as 44-year-old Scott David Saylor of Morgantown, had not been heard from since the afternoon of the day prior. According to family members, David Saylor messaged...
Woman dies in West Virginia’s second reported coal mining fatality of 2024
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia woman died Wednesday more than a week after an accident at a southern West Virginia coal mine, Gov. Jim Justice said. Ashley Cogar, 33, of Erbacon, was injured at the Wyco Surface Mine, near the border of Raleigh and Wyoming counties, Justice said in a news release.
Hospital dedicates chapel
WEBSTER — Webster Memorial Hospital (WMH) dedicated its chapel to Larry Lynch, a long-standing board member whose commitment and service profoundly impacted the hospital and the community it serves. The dedication ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 16 in the chapel. Lynch was an integral part of the WMH...
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