Contributed Members of the Rotary Club of Weirton recently heard from Evanjalees Dennison, licensing coordinator for the National Youth Advocate Program. NYAP serves as an advocate for youth, providing counseling, therapy, and behavioral health services, as well as establishing foster homes ...
WEIRTON — Despite some initial misgivings from a few members, Weirton Council unanimously approved a measure Monday to reprogram unused Community Development Block Grant funds for the creation of an outdoor activity space at the Greater Weirton Senior Center. Under the resolution, ...
Why yes, Ohio wants your business, and a global business and financial news outlet is exclaiming the wonders of the Buckeye State’s business-friendly landscape. CNBC announced on its broadcast Thursday that Ohio is America's Top State for Business in 2026.The network cited the state’s business costs, infrastructure, market access, electrical power capacity and inventory of shovel-ready sites in making its decision. Ohio's housing costs also are among the most affordable nationwide, CNBC reported. "When I took office, I promised to 'plant the seeds' of long-term investments that ...
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia announced Monday that West Virginia United Health System, doing business as West Virginia University Health System, has agreed to pay $4,177,139 and enter a memorandum of agreement to resolve civil allegations that it violated provisions of the Controlled Substances Act across various registered facilities over a seven-year span. According to a Drug Enforcement Agency investigation, WVUHS committed numerous record-keeping and reporting violations from 2017-2024. WVUHS facilities ...
By the Numbers: Report highlights Ohio wages, taxes and economic trends COLUMBUS — A new report from Policy Matters Ohio uses a series of statistics to highlight economic trends and policy issues affecting Ohio residents, from wages and tax policy to energy use, housing and criminal justice. Among the report's findings: — 84.5%: The share of Ohio jobs in occupations where the 2025 median wage is below the estimated cost of living for a family of three. Policy Matters Ohio said four of the state's 10 most common occupations pay so little at the median wage that a full-time worker ...
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after its national blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, prompting an urgent call for donors to help prevent disruptions to patient care. The organization said donations have declined sharply since the end of May, creating a widening gap between available blood supplies and hospital demand. The shortage is particularly severe for O-positive and B-negative blood types. According to the Red Cross, hospitals are receiving nearly 3,500 more units of blood per week than anticipated during what is typically the peak of trauma ...
