All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Upshur County Commission considers ordinance to let fire departments bill for emergency costs

The Upshur County Commission is considering an ordinance that would allow local fire departments to seek reimbursement for emergency response costs.
Missy Loudin with ASAP Medical Management

The Upshur County Commission is gauging the possibility of establishing an ordinance that would allow county fire departments to charge reimbursement fees following a call for service.   The commission asked Missy Loudin with ASAP Medical Management to attend its July 31 […]

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