Two Local Physicians Join Marshall Medical Alumni Association

The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Alumni Association recently elected two local physicians to its board of directors. Adam M. Franks, M.D., is a professor in the department of family & community health at the Marshall School of Medicine. After earning his medical degree from Marshall in 1999, Franks completed his residency…

Pioneer Heritage Days at Blennerhassett Island, August 1-2, 2015

How did West Virginia’s first immigrants live, from making clothing to building shelter to growing food? Pioneer Heritage Days at Blennerhassett Island Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, will show how it was done. “Visitors to the island will get a firsthand look at a blacksmith at work and see how families washed their…

Alzheimer’s Association to Host Workshop

The Alzheimer’s Association, West Virginia Chapter is offering Effective Communication Strategies, a free community workshop to help families and caregivers connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. The one-hour workshop will be held Thursday, August 6, at 3 p.m. at the Association’s Charleston office, located at 1601 2nd Avenue. As people with Alzheimer’s…

Be a Jailbird for MDA at the Morgantown Lock-Up!

The Lock-up runs between the hours of 9am to 1pm, on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Texas Roadhouse. MDA recruits local business and community leaders just like you to be “arrested” for having a big heart. After your “arrest” you will become a fundraiser or “bail raiser” for MDA . Bail is set at…