CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today issued a State of Emergency to address critical staffing shortages at correctional facilities in West Virginia. The State of Emergency empowers the Adjutant General of the West Virginia National Guard to support the Department of Homeland Security with National Guard personnel sufficient to alleviate staffing shortages at adult and juvenile correctional and Read More…
In the past 24 hours, a suspected overdose has been reported in Ritchie County, according to law enforcement and EMS via ODMAP. We urge anyone using illicit substances to use extreme caution. If you or someone you know is at risk, the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department (MOVHD) offers free Naloxone (Narcan) and training to help Read More…
Slick roads proved to be the undoing of an early morning commute for Jason King. Heading north on Route 16 he lost control of his Ford Escape coming into a snow covered turn. The vehicle ended up on its side in the ditch but no injuries were incurred.
