West Virginia miners seek stricter dust limits at MSHA hearing
West Virginia Garr Association vice president Chris Hamilton led industry opposition to a proposed MSHA rule cutting breathable coal dust limits in half and mandating real time dust monitors. Supporters say tighter limits are needed to curb black lung spread, with miners and doctors urging practicality and better data. The Beaver hearing marks the start of seven sessions nationwide through mid February.
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Occupational Safety and Health
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New River Breathing Center
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DOH crews work around clock to clear Mercer roads
Local Department of Highways crews in Mercer County have operated nonstop since Saturday to treat primary routes US 52 Route 20 Route 460 and I 77 and now focus on secondary side roads as snowfall lessens. Tom Camden says pre treating salt and a two in one mixture aid traction despite extreme cold winds and high elevations. Weather forecasts predict more snow with a temporary warm up and crews urge residents to stay home drive slowly and plan ahead. Reports indicate more snow possible this weekend and several counties recorded six to eight inches. Residents are advised to call local maintenance centers to report severe road conditions.
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Monroe County
Bramwell to host 28th Candlelight Tour of Homes
Bramwell prepares for its 28th Candlelight Christmas Tour of Homes with a 5 p.m. start on Saturday. Tickets are $15 at Bramwell Presbyterian Church the night of the event. Mayor Lou Stoker says attendance hinges on weather and snow may enhance the Dickensian scene as entertainment spreads along the route. Visitors are advised to dress warmly and be ready for surprises.
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Bottonline
Ex-WVU staff sue over unearned degree scandal
Ex-business school dean Stephen Sears and marketing professor Cyril Logar sue West Virginia University in U S District Court. They allege WVU wrongly filed misconduct charges, harming reputations and civil rights. Investigators in 2008 found transcript manipulation and awarded Heather Bresch a master’s degree she did not earn.
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West Virginia University
Stephen Sears
Cyril Logar
U.S. District Court
WVU
Mylan Inc.utive
Heather Bresch
Princeton Community Hospital offers free flu shots in Princeton
Princeton Community Hospital will offer free flu vaccines Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Parkview Center for residents 12 and older with no appointment. The shot protects against three flu viruses, including H3N2, influenza B, and H1N1, and roughly 1,000 free doses have already been given this season.
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Princeton Community Hospital
Parkview Center
Debbie Bush
Bush
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