Wellsburg health program trims residents after year
After one year of Bayer Wellness in Wellsburg, 740 participants show average cholesterol down 5.8 points from 220.8 to 215. The town, chosen in 1988 to pioneer the program, also honored top improvers among participants.
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Warm humid day with 80s highs and 30 percent rain risk
The National Weather Service forecasts warm and humid conditions with highs in the 80s and a 30 percent chance of scattered showers today. Tonight, overnight lows near 60. Details: A-10
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Classifieds Call for Buying or Hiring Help Line
There is no substatetor Grisman success. allities furnished, here's a good example: If you want results in buying, selling, renting or hiring, call Classified 327-6171.
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Wildcat coal strikes cool but costly for West Virginia economy
Wildcat strikes across nine states, sparked by UMW sympathy actions, ease over the weekend. West Virginia police report fatigue after three weeks of disruption as Gov. Caperton estimates statewide costs at 10 to 20 million dollars monthly while talks with Pittston Coal remain at an impasse.
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Rose hearing ruling blocks today’s evidence hearing
Cincinnati judge Norbert Nadel ruled the baseball commissioner has prejudged Pete Rose on gambling allegations and granted a temporary restraining order. The ruling delays a hearing on Rose’s possible lifetime ban and keeps Rose from being disciplined or fired for two weeks.
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Bland County opens first nursing home in Kegley Manor
Bland County dedicates the 2.7 million George B. Kegley Manor nursing home in Hicksville with a 1:30 p.m. ceremony. About 300 residents attended as Brian Center Management outlined 57 beds, 65 employees at a 600000 dollar payroll, and on site therapy services.
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Coal towns eyed as tourism gems in West Virginia
Marshall University's Center for Regional Progress finds that combining coal history with tourism could boost the state economy. The study names Bramwell Itmann Kaymoor Red Jacket Coalwood Kopperston Holden Gary and Slab Fork as key sites and outlines two development plans with gateway cities Charleston Beckley and Bluefield providing lodging and services. The EDA funded the $28 000 research.
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Twin Plans Offered to Transform Towns into Tourism Hubs
Two proposals aim to boost local tourism. Plan one covers all towns, preserving housing styles and company stores while adding gift shops restaurants and museums. Plan two targets one town turning it into a living museum with workers dwellings a mine portal and 1920s era decor.
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Anxiety grows as Webster abortion ruling nears Supreme Court
As the Webster v. Reproductive Health case looms, tensions rise in Washington with reporters, lawyers, and interest groups awaiting the court’s decision on whether abortion rights established in 1973 will be narrowed or overturned. Rumors swirl, but no ruling comes before the term ends.
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Coast Guard lowers Narragansett Bay spill estimate
Coast Guard cut the Narragansett Bay oil spill to 420000 gallons from 1.4 million, aided by a wind shift that pushed oil offshore. Beaches closed and reopened as crews, National Guardsmen, inmates, and volunteers battled the slick near Newport and Brenton Cove. Ballard Shipping says it will cover cleanup costs.
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