Woman ejected in Halls Ridge Road crash in Princeton
West Virginia State Police report a Honda Civic traveling westbound on Halls Ridge Road lost control and struck a concrete culvert around 2:30 pm Saturday. A female passenger was ejected and transported to Princeton Community Hospital. driver to be charged with DUI. Mercer County deputies and East River Fire Department assisted.
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Reporting on opioid crisis and newborn drug exposure laws
Congress groups push Dept of Health and Human Services to ensure states report illegal drugs found in newborns. Rep Lou Barletta cites victims like Brayden Cummings, a six week old who died in 2014, as advocates urge stricter enforcement and welfare involvement in drug history cases.
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Missouri
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Baby dies after mother on drugs slept, rolled over
A mother with methamphetamine and Xanax in her system slept beside her baby and rolled over, killing him. A state assessment notes failures to contact child welfare when she was sent home with the infant. Experts debate mandatory reporting for doctors and welfare involvement to protect newborns.
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Emory University
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Department of Social Services
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Mercer County Car Show Draws Enthusiasts and Restored Rides
The Mercer County car show featured gleaming vehicles and aerial demonstrations. Noah Whitlow of Princeton showcased a 1992 Mustang with a 5.0 Cobra motor while Sandra Wimmer praised the event and shared pride in her orange 1954 Ford pickup restored with her husband over ten years.
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Fireworks sales spark West Virginia safety debate
Residents discuss fireworks sales with several agreeing to travel to Bristol Tennessee for purchases while urging strict safety. The State Fire Marshal Office cautions handling fireworks with care, reading instructions, using clear spaces away from debris, and keeping water on hand for emergencies.
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