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Monongah taking steps to prevent overdose deaths after uptick

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A recent uptick in drug overdoses and overdose deaths has Monongah City Council members ramping up efforts to spread awareness and information on how residents can help. Councilwoman Tammy Shipley said she wants to get the community more involved in prevention through future events and by handing out needed information. As of Feb. 27, there is no date set for March's meeting, but it will focus on the same topic.

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Monongah taking steps to prevent overdose deaths after uptick

MONONGAH, W.Va. (WBOY) — A recent uptick in drug overdoses and overdose deaths has Monongah City Council members ramping up efforts to spread awareness and information on how residents can help. According to Monongah councilwoman Tammy Shipley, during the council meeting on Monday, the Marion County Quick Response Team (QRT) was invited to help educate on what resources are available, and how to effectively use items to help with prevention. The…

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Monongah Town Council takes lead on Narcan training after spike in overdose deaths

MONONGAH — After the recent deaths of a few Monongah residents to drug overdose, Monongah Town Council chose to lead by example to prevent it from happening again.

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