Route 33 traffic stop results in arrest of man for alleged possession of ecstasy, illegal narcotics

Joseph Simmons, 42, was arrested on charges including domestic battery third offense, unlawful assault and strangulation. Police said the victim reported Simmons threw items inside the residence and allegedly choked and burned him.

Bahar Bazmi will join WVU Health System as chief revenue cycle officer on April 27, bringing 20+ years of leadership in healthcare technology, finance and revenue cycle operations.

West Virginia’s Secretary of State warns of a text scam illegally using the WV State Seal to demand payment for fake parking or traffic fines via a QR code. Don’t click links or attachments.

Buckhannon’s City Calendar for April 27–May 1, 2026 includes a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting April 29 at 5:30 p.m. (in person or virtual) covering driveway width and a proposed cell tower.

WVU Medicine is enrolling eligible Medicare patients ages 50+ in the REACH study, using the Galleri blood test to screen for more than 50 cancers alongside standard screenings.

June Marie Cutright, 65, of Punta Gorda, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. She was a gifted seamstress and is survived by her husband, Brian Stockley, and family.