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Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center has named its infusion center for Norma Mae Huggins, honoring Coach Bob Huggins’ mother and the cancer endowment that’s transformed care statewide.
West Virginia’s Department of Human Services reports statewide progress in preventing child abuse and neglect, with community-based prevention services now available in all 55 counties.
Pancreatic cancer’s five-year survival rate has stalled at 13% for a third straight year, and just 8% for pancreatic adenocarcinoma — still the lowest among major cancers.
Vickie Ann Walton, 71, of Buckhannon passed away February 2, 2026, at Cortland Acres Nursing Home. A retired Washington District Elementary educator and Tennerton Lions Club member, she is survived by her children, grandchildren, and brother; services are Feb. 5.
Buckhannon-Upshur senior Mallory Hughes and junior Grayson Colburn were named Hank Ellis All-Stars after top finishes at the Big 10 Conference swim meet, with Hughes taking two seconds and Colburn earning multiple top-10 finishes and relay medals.
Buckhannon-Upshur survived a wild swing to beat Preston 49-43, building a 33-17 halftime lead before the Knights stormed back to tie it after three. The Lady Bucs got tough late, cashing key free throws and forcing 20 turnovers as Emma Pingley led with 18.
