AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoStorm Watch: A cold front is bringing a stormy stretch across the Mid-Ohio Valley, with widespread rain and storms possible through the Memorial Day weekend, including hail and gusty winds—so locals are being urged to plan for wet-weather backups. Public Safety & Courts: Parkersburg police say a suspect was fatally wounded in an officer-involved shootout, and investigators found a second deceased person inside the home; the West Virginia State Police are leading the probe. State Budget Pressure: Lawmakers were told West Virginia will pay more than $12M in consulting fees for the federal Rural Health Transformation Program next year, while the governor’s office continues to tout “potential” savings claims that critics say lack clear cost details. Health & Consumer Alerts: Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons are under recall in 17 states over possible Salmonella exposure. Local Economy: The Secretary of State reports over 1,900 new registered businesses statewide in April, with business growth led by Monongalia, Kanawha, Berkeley, Raleigh and Jefferson. Community & Culture: Clarksburg is gearing up for its 47th Italian Heritage Festival in September, with free street entertainment downtown.
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