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Memorial’s OBGYN department receives Blue Distinction

Memorial Health System has announced that its Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care. This recognition indicates the department has demonstrated expertise and a commitment to quality care for vaginal and cesarean section deliveries, as well as better overall patient satisfaction and a lower percentage of early elective deliveries when compared to non-designated facilities, according to a release from Memorial. “We are honored to receive this national distinction,” said Sarah Oldaker, ...

Memorial plans to open new Athens facility June 13

ATHENS – Memorial Health System will open its new Athens Medical Campus Emergency Department at 206 Columbus Road at 7 a.m. June 13. To celebrate the grand opening, a community open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. May 29 at the facility. Light refreshments provided by The Changed Plate will be available and visitors can tour the emergency department before the June 13 opening. Construction started in October with the arrival of the first of 204 MODLOGIQ modules from New Holland, Pa. The Athens Medical Campus is the largest healthcare facility in North America built using smart ...

Museum to expand: Antero Foundation donates $10K for Mountwood project

PARKERSURG — Mountwood Park’s Museum and Visitors’ center will be going through much-needed enhancements thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from the Antero Foundation. Announced during a special check presentation at Mountwood Park Thursday, the donation will support existing visitor ...

Kreinik has a new home and new ownership

PARKERSBURG - After 51 years in business, Kreinik Manufacturing Company has been sold to fellow thread maker Rainbow Gallery of Burbank, Calif. Second-generation owner Doug Kreinik and his wife, Myla, have decided to retire and move closer to their grandchildren, according to an announcement on the company’s website at www.kreinik.com. Doug Kreinik joined his parents’ business 41 years ago and expanded the thread lines both in variety and global reach in that time. He will remain involved, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for creativity through talks, shows and ...

URA approves purchase of lot for new McHappy’s

By Kristen Hainkel Staff Reporter PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Urban Renewal Authority voted 7-0 to accept an application from Wayne Waldeck and Wal-Bon Inc. to purchase a 12,750-square-foot lot at 19th Street and St. Marys Avenue for $25,600. Co-owner Bill Waldeck attended the meeting as a representative of Wal-Bon. He said they plan to build a new McHappy’s location on the lot. “We care about Parkersburg. We were born and raised here,” he said. “If you so desire us to have this, we will develop it and take care of it.” Wal-Bon owns Napoil’s and McHappy’s ...