Natural Resources Police Officer Jonathan R. Casto Receives West Virginia Officer of the Year Award
West Virginia’s 2014 Natural Resources Police Officer of the Year is J.R. Casto of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) District 6. Col. Jerry Jenkins, chief of the DNR Law Enforcement Section, presented Officer Casto with the award during a recent ceremony at the DNR District 6 Office in Parkersburg. Each year, one […]
Marshall Ph.D. Student Receives Chancellor’s Scholarship
Tenacious. Passionate. Driven. These are the words that Sean Piwarski uses to describe himself. Piwarski is this year’s recipient of the Chancellor’s Scholarship, given to a student in Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program. The Chancellor’s Scholar Program is intended to recruit, educate and graduate underrepresented minority students in […]
Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs Announces Plans for 2014 Minority Business Expo
The Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs (HHOMA) today announced plans for the 2014 Minority Business Expo to be held Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Beni Kedem Temple in Charleston. “The Minority Business Expo provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to work with local and regional partners to share best […]
Beverly Celebrates Old-Fashioned Christmas
Historic Beverly will be kicking off the holiday season with an old-fashioned twist on Saturday December 6th. Old-fashioned Christmas activities, including a holiday-themed children’s coloring contest, a visit from Victorian Santa Claus, and traditional music and caroling will take place throughout the day at the Beverly Heritage Center. Unique shopping opportunities will be available in […]
University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
University Healthcare Jefferson Medical Center was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® for 2013 by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America. Jefferson Medical Center was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2014 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety.” for attaining and sustaining […]
WVU Parkersburg to Offer First Downhill Pipe Welding Certificate in the Region
To meet the demands of the growing oil and gas industry in the region, West Virginia University at Parkersburg is offering a new downhill welding course for welders looking to enhance their skills. The fast track, six-week course begins Dec. 4 and provides API 1104 certification in downhill pipe welding. “In meeting with business and […]