Edward Charles Broschart, 72, a resident of Huttonsville passed from this life Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family and under the care of Mt. Hospice. Edward’s request for cremation was honored, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The Randolph Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Edward Charles Broschart. Send condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.
It’s no surprise an observance such as today’s Save A Life Day was born in West Virginia — a state ravaged to a greater degree than any other by the substance abuse epidemic that continues to plague us. From a humble pilot meant to increase access to naloxone and help prevent overdose death, the day has become a nationwide push to take action. In the Mountain State alone there will be 220 events today, with the West Virginia First Foundation noting the sense of urgency means the number of events could continue to grow. Access and awareness of naloxone is essential, as is ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared four blood tests to help doctors diagnose whether Alzheimer's — not another kind of dementia or something else — is behind someone's memory problems or other cognitive symptoms. Some laboratories and online services offer their own tests. Faster ...
CHARLESTON — The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Sept. 20, 1910: Dorothy Johnson Vaughan was born in Kansas City but moved at a young age to Morgantown, where she was ...
Willard Keith "Keith" Fincham, 80, of Elkins, West Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and memories of those who knew him. Keith was born in Elkins, West Virginia, on June 8, 1946. He was the son of Thurman Luther Fincham and Martha Avenelle White Fincham. Keith was ...
Stephen David Randall, 77, pulled anchor, hoisted the mainsail, and set a course for the open sea, departing this world on Aug. 20, 2026. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, to John Wesley and Margaret Elaine (Nelson) Randall, he made waves from the start. A lover of good food, good times, and ...
