KINGWOOD — Preston County has wonderful EMS services, but they need a boost to improve their services. That’s why Commissioner Dave Price wants to inject about $400,000 […]
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Four West Virginia EMS agencies mandate COVID-19 vaccine
MORGANTOWN—Four West Virginia emergency medical service agencies are taking the lead on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for providers. Monongalia EMS, Star City EMS, HealthNet Aeromedical Services and HealthTeam […]
Crews investigate possible drowning at Cheat Lake
Emergency response crews were investigating a possible drowning Tuesday evening at Cheat Lake. According to MECCA 911 radio dispatch traffic, a person was attempting to swim to […]
Preston Commission wants to help EMS, get more info from the agencies
KINGWOOD –- Preston County commissioners discussed an agreement with local EMS to update information at their Tuesday meeting. County Administrator Kathy Mace said a draft of an […]
Preston Dive Team provides essential service to county
REEDSVILLE — The Preston Dive team — which is now comprised of 14 certified divers — began as a team of two, who founded the group in […]
Local EMS service closes
KINGWOOD — Mountaineer Ambulance Service has permanently closed its doors. It is the second Preston County ambulance squad to do so; Valley Ambulance was the first. KAMP […]
Sobering center will be part of new complex on Scott Avenue
MORGANTOWN — For years, local law enforcement have had no good options when dealing with individuals who have had too much to drink. An officer can spend […]
EMS Executive Director honored
John Hitchens named fellow by American College of Paramedic Executives Executive Director of EMS for Star City Volunteer Fire Department John Hitchens recently achieved the highest level […]
Hero’s Pay funds EMS COVID supplies
$20k goes toward gurney shields for 30 ambulances and 150 P100 respirators Mon EMS Executive Director Forest Weyen and John Hitchens, chief of EMS operations at Star […]
Mon County looking to feds
Hopeful meeting will result in help for plant closure Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said he’s hopeful recent meetings regarding the impending closure of the Chestnut Ridge […]
