WMC moves towards completion of new $65M Electronic Health Information System (Weirton, WV) – New information today from Weirton Medical Center (WMC) regarding the installation of the hospital’s new electronic health information system. WMC and Oracle Cerner began work in January on implementation of a…
The above is a take on the late Hugh Tate’s occasion column “Things I think, know and see.” Lots of activity lately and I need to find out if rumor is rumor or fact. So some things you may have know or heard: Oak Glen…
Hancock County Commission agreed to provide $8,000.00 to the Weirton Transit Corporation at Thursday’s meeting. Philip Gilcrest, transit manager, wrote in his request that the $8,000.00 would enable the Corporation to match a dollar for dollar Federal Grant to draw down funds available to the…
….We have another chapter in what I used to refer to as “the Video Lottery Chronicles.” There have been many battles waged in committee, on the floor of the House and Senate, in the bars and behind closed doors over the money-making machines. Known by…
A house bill recently signed into law by Governor Justice will be a boon to Chester and Newell, but a blow to Hancock County finances. Delegate Mark Zatezalo (R-2nd) was one of 10 sponsors of HB 3450. The two municipalities totally contained in Hancock County…
Megan Midcap, West Virginia University Extension youth development agent in Lewis County, recently received the Ethel and Gerry Heebink Award for Distinguished State Service, which recognizes faculty or staff who have provided distinguished service to West Virginia over a period of time. “I do not feel…
A multi-faceted report on the JDRIV CareerCenter was provided to the Board of Education by Dan Enich, CTE/Adult Ed Director. Enich introduced the JDR4CC Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Walsh and Service Personnel of the Year Tammy Null. He lauded the accommplishments of the Skills…
The Weirton Heights Rotary Club recently purchased two brand new MamaRoo® Multi-Motion Baby Swings for WMC’s Maternal/Child Services. The MamaRoo motions mimic parents’ natural rhythms and movements to become a familiar and safe place for baby. “We are so grateful for this generous donation from the Weirton Heights…