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WVNCC receives grant to fund paramedic training for eligible EMTs

WHEELING — As emergency medical services across West Virginia continue to face staffing shortages, West Virginia Northern Community College has secured nearly $295,000 in federal funding to help more emergency medical technicians become paramedics at little to no cost. The college has been ...

Supporting youth

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 ...

Veterans judge Dillonvale show

DILLONVALE — Jefferson County Veterans Association members were honored to serve as judges at the motorcycle and car show at Dillonvale's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary on Saturday. During the activities Mayor Michele Dulesky and Councilwoman Harlie Sims presented the ...

Hot Diggity Dog

Stephanie Elverd The East Liverpool America 250th Celebration held downtown with food, fun, entertainment and a hotdog eating contest. Mikey Lamp of Irondale (pictured) ate his way to a three-way tie in the contest, sponsored by the Hot Dog Shoppe. Lamp, Jerry Highley and James Field each ...

Briefs

Greenbrier Road closed for maintenance WEIRTON — A portion of Greenbrier Road, from Campbells Lane to Sandy Lane, will be temporarily closed today for road maintenance. Crews with Weirton Public Works have scheduled the closure from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to plan their routes accordingly. For information, call the Public Works Department at (304) 797-8500, Ext. 3002/3003. Cross Creek Township sets meeting WINTERSVILLE — Cross Creek Township will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Township Meeting Room, 1267 Cadiz Road. ...

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges donors to give immediately

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 ...