St. Joseph’s Hospital cardiologist to present free Lunch and Learn on Monday, Feb. 18

A Buckhannon resident’s complaint about trash toters left at the curb reignited city council’s longstanding debate over neglected rentals and absentee landlords. Officials leaned toward a step-by-step plan — educate owners, raise fines and keep a rental registry as a last resort.

Registration is open for the WV 988 & CIT Summit July 20-22 at the Resiliency Center in Parkersburg, hosted by First Choice Services to strengthen crisis care statewide.

The Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur received the district’s Club of the Year award at its June 30 meeting. District Governor Rick Macak praised the club’s growth, community grants and recycling project as among the most well-rounded in the district.

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is urging West Virginians to ring bells in unison at noon on July 4 to mark America’s 250th anniversary.

WVDNR Police is joining the nationwide Operation Dry Water campaign July 3-5 to promote sober boating during the busy Fourth of July weekend.

Woodlands Development and Lending has named McLain Saba deputy director and Lena Huynh business services manager, strengthening its push for community-based economic development and sustainable housing in North Central West Virginia.