HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU! And to me ,too. What a weird sentiment from a woman who lost the love of her live just two months ago. She should be in bed with the covers pulled over her head or in a drugs store plucking…
(Weirton, WV) – With the upcoming expiration of the national health emergency for COVID in May anddeclining COVID, RSV and influenza cases, WMC is revising their facility masking policy effective MondayFebruary 13, 2023.Kelli McCoy, WMC Director of Communications stated, “While the hospital remains very busy,…
The February meeting of the Alpha Tau chapter (WV) of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators was held at the Swaney Memorial Library in New Cumberland. The meeting was called to order by President-Elect Fran Jones. Chaplain Kathy Griffith gave a reading…
Is it right when States use “Pay for Play” as an economic development strategy? Does the lost tax revenue make up for the increased jobs that put food on the table and allow residents to buy houses? Depends? The way the legislation is crafted that…
Sarah Brown, 17, is the February recipient of the Lion’s Club Scholar of the Month. Sarah is the daughter of David and Sheryl Brown of Chester. A senior at Oak Glen High School, Sarah currently holds a cumulative GPA of 4.136. Sarah will earn twenty…
(Weirton WV) – Weirton Medical Center (WMC) infection control specialists areexpressing concern about a proposed bill by the West Virginia Senate to allow forexemptions from school required immunizations. Senate Bill 535 allows for students tobe exempted from any immunization with a note from parents stating…
I pray, I cry, I grieve and I struggle mightily to let go of the person I knew and loved so deeply. Life seems empty and cold. How is it that six week’s later the miracle of life manifests itself in Emelia Mae, Abbi and…
Mary Dorothy (Jones) Hawkes was born on June 7, 1939 to William D and Mary (Bourne) Jones. At the time of her birth her father insisted that she be named Mary because she was born on her mother’s birthday. Her middle name was for…
I have discovered the fourth lie. You know the first three, I’m sure: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help” “The check is in the mail” and “I’ll respect you in the morning.” Enter the fourth lle…..the worst because it encompasses all the…