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FAIRMONT — West Virginia House of Delegates members expressed shock and dismay to the news that one of their colleagues took part in Wednesday's chaotic breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Photo by Perry Bennett/ WV Legislative Photography FAIRMONT â The West Virginia Legislature is set to convene Feb. 10 and Marion Countyâs members are already evaluating issues that should be addressed in the coming session. The 2020 session concluded just before the start of the coronavirus pandemic, so the representatives are looking at ways to improve the stateâs shortcomings that were brought about by the pandemic. Broadband internet access is a recurring topic in the legislature and will be tackled again in 2021. âOne thing we should all agree on is this pandemic has t...
WHITE HALL â Mon Health System broke ground Friday on a plot of land at Middletown Commons for what will be Marion Countyâs newest community hospital in a year. Initially set to be constructed in Pleasant Valley, the small format hospital will include 10 beds in addition to other services, moved to the new site shortly after company CEO and President David Goldberg toured the walkable shopping center that is set to become a draw for Marion County. The original certificate of need issued by the state in May approved Mon Healthâs request to construct a $25 million hospital on Lan...