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WVU Medicine Grant Memorial Hospital Recognized for Expanding Rural Health Services
The West Virginia Hospital Association’s recent Community Benefit Report highlights WVU Medicine Grant Memorial Hospital (GMH) for its extraordinary expansion of healthcare services in just the past two years, significantly improving access to...

High Time for Sergeants: 3 Promoted in North Wildwood
NORTH WILDWOOD – The City Council has promoted three patrolmen to sergeant, including two native sons. The three are Vincent DeRitis, Mark Santiago and Joseph Kopetsky; their promotions were approved at the council’s Sept. 16 meeting. DeRitis grew...

Doping, adultery, confessions and cover-ups? ‘The Morning Show’ is back
Breadcrumb Trail Links Television Author of the article: Washington Post Lili Loofbourow, The Washington Post Published Sep 17, 2025 • 6 minute read Jennifer Aniston in "The Morning Show," premiering Sept. 17, 2025 on Apple TV+. Photo by Apple TV+...

Paw Paw Festival yields big turnout in second year
by Lisa Schauer Well over a thousand people showed up for the second annual Paw Paw Festival on Saturday, September 13 at Paw Paw Municipal Park. Billed as “West Virginia’s sweetest hidden gem,” the festival is a celebration of the mountain...

Michigan launches electronic ballot portal for overseas military voters
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Michigan voters serving in the military away from home...

College football Week 4 picks against the spread: Oklahoma hosts Auburn plus Utah vs. Texas Tech
Conference play is finally arriving with all three top-25 matchups this week taking place between conference opponents. There’s a good diversity of the big games, too, with three different conferences represented in those matchups. If you only...

Advocates warn of consequences of health care cuts
Photo by Eric Ayres Mark Phillips, CEO of Catholic Charities West Virginia, introduces panelists during Monday night’s Cuts and Consequences Town Hall at the Ohio County Public Library in Wheeling. WHEELING — Advocates for affordable health care...

Preston County man sentenced for persuading young girls to send sexually explicit images, videos
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va (WDTV) - A Preston County man has been sentenced to spend decades in prison for persuading young girls to send him sexually explicit images and videos. Steven Seeger, 46, of Bruceton Mills, will spend 30 years in federal...

School Building Authority receives ‘needs’ funding requests from 32 counties
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 30 county school systems hope to have their names called when the West Virginia School Building Authority decides later this year who should receive funding as part of the ‘Needs” grants program. Andy Neptune (WVSBA)...

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Right-Wing Cancel Culture is Bad, Actually
Jimmy Kimmel on August 18, 2025 in New York. (Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images.) It’s not like we needed any more proof that we’re living in the most depressing of all possible timelines, yet here we are. The latest salvo in the...

Big Ten football mailbag: Illinois optimism, Oregon concerns as conference play ramps up
The Big Ten dips a second toe into conference action this week. USC and Oregon opened league play on Saturday with wins over Purdue and Northwestern, respectively, and this week there are five more league openers. It’s a perfect time to answer...

SEE IT: The best images from Thursday at 2025 Louder Than Life
Fans arrive for the first day of Louder Than Life on Thursday, September 18, 2025Michael Clevenger/Courier JournalFans crowd surf as Black Dahlia Murder plays during the first day of Louder Than Life on Thursday, September 18, 2025Michael...

Trump’s Drug Czar Pick Says Marijuana Is A ‘Bipartisan Issue,’ But Admin Still Exploring ‘All Options’ On Scheduling
President Donald Trump’s nominee for White House drug czar told senators on Wednesday that the administration is keeping “all options” on the table as it continues to consider a pending marijuana rescheduling proposal, while describing cannabis...

Meet Me on Market to celebrate the end of Summer this Friday
The Meet Me on Market monthly series will conclude on Friday from 5-7:30 p.m. with music, art and food for the community. (Photo Provided) PARKERSBURG — The final Meet Me on Market program in downtown Parkersburg will be Friday from 5-7:30...

Preston County man to serve decades in prison for sexual misconduct
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Preston County man will spend three decades in federal prison for convincing juvenile females to send him explicit videos and images. Steven Seeger, 46, of Bruceton Mills, will spend 30 years in federal prison after admitting...

Christy Martin's life from abusive husband to new marriage and Sydney Sweeney film
Christy: Official trailer A teaser for one of Sydney Sweeney's newest films dropped just days ago and has already set tongues wagging amongst fans. The preview showcases the Euphoria and The Housemaid star in a completely different character....
Sanders makes global mark in ceramics with Japan residency, published work
Amy Sanders, a second-year ceramics graduate student in the School of Art, Art History and Design, had a productive summer with the publication of an article in Ceramics Monthly and the completion of a residency at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural...

Benefit concert planned for Morehead State Public Radio
A fundraising concert to benefit Morehead State Public Radio (MSPR, 90.3 FM, WMKY) will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 4 p.m. at the Stargazer Lounge in Morehead. When Congress approved the Recission Act earlier this year, the dissolution of the...