St. Joseph’s Hospital now offering care for varicose veins

West Virginians once fought landfill proposals that would have turned old mines into dumping grounds, winning laws that gave counties power to decide. Now opponents of massive out-of-state data centers say the state is stripping local control and they deserve the same say.

WVDOH has awarded its first contract to extend Corridor H from Wardensville to the Virginia state line, selecting Triton Construction for an $85.4 million, 3.74-mile segment with grading, drainage, twin bridges and paving.

Cancer research saved a Buckhannon toddler’s eye and sight, a powerful example of why Upshur County relays. Commissioners declared July 12-18 Relay for Life Week as chairperson Robin Oldaker shared how advances are saving local lives.

Buckhannon City Council renewed its street-paving contract with West Virginia Paving on July 2. Rising petroleum prices could have pushed the city’s cost up about $2.50 a ton, Public Works Director Ethan Crosten said.

Fairmont State’s Department of Humanities awarded Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships to Alexis Gray and Kaden Lhotsky for six weeks of faculty-mentored research.

Sam’s Pizza took sole possession of first place in the Bob Cupp Memorial Golf League despite losing to High Point Construction. Chris Brady earned Low Actual honors with a 35, while James Dean posted the Low Net score of 30.