Business

John Martino joins local dental practice

BUCKHANNON - Wilmar Management Co. announces the employment of Dr. John Martino, who joins the practices of Wilson Martino Dental in Buckhannon and Morgantown.John Martino, a graduate of the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, grew up in Clarksburg, with his parents, David and Mary Beth, and three siblings; Dr. David Martino, Maria Martino and Samuel Martino.He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and The American Dental Association. Additionally, he has volunteered at the ...

Mon General starts new liver clinic

Mon General Hospital Gastroenterology Interventional Endoscopist Faisal A. Bukeirat has designated Thursday afternoons for liver patients.Bukeirat treats liver patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis (unspecified), Hepatitis A, B and C and hepatic encephalopathy."The number of people with hepatitis C, fatty liver and liver cancer is constantly increasing," Bukeirat said. "The increase is due to drug and alcohol use and obesity - which are all serious problems in West Virginia and the surrounding areas."Bukeirat will focus on healing the ...

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Local agent earns a service award

ELKINS - A local insurance agent's knack for customer service has garnered statewide recognition.Michelle "Shelly" Kerns, of Pioneer Insurance Agency Inc., has received Erie Insurance's 2015 West Virginia Quality Customer Service Agent Award.Kerns accepted the surprise award at the Erie Insurance West Virginia Branch Recognition Meeting May 19 at the Bridgeport Conference Center from Tim NeCastro, senior regional officer and Erie Insurance Group's next president and CEO."I was shocked," Kerns said. "I never dreamed of receiving something like that." Ellen Streets, president of Pioneer ...

Financial education event set

ELKINS - The HomeOwnership Center Inc. is kicking off a week-long celebration of Creating Opportunity through financial education and credit counseling during the nationally recognized NeighborWorks Week, and as a way to start off National Home Ownership month in June.During NeighborWorks Week, June 4-11, the HomeOwnership Center and other NeighborWorks organizations across the country will mobilize tens of thousands of residents, business people and government officials in a week of Creating Opportunity through community awareness, education and revitalization. For its part, the ...

Buckhannon Motor Sports is expanding

BUCKHANNON - Buckhannon Motor Sports hosted a ribbon cutting Tuesday afternoon, as the business kicked off its product expansion.Owner Randall Bonnell became licensed in August 2015, and with the help of the West Virginia Small Business Commission and Davis Trust, has been able to expand his business. His primary product is Oreion Motors Reeper and Epic 4x4. These vehicles are street-legal side-by-sides.He also sells Argo Amphibious ATVs, BMS Karts and UTVs, as well as scooters, and is now the only West Virginia dealer of Little Guy Teardrop Campers.Bonnell has a background in business ...