UPDATED: Mon County Sheriff's Office responds to incident; bus drop-offs temporarily modified

August 25, 2026

At about 2 p.m. Tuesday, Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Marina Drive, off Mont Chateau Road in Cheat Lake, following a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies determined that the individual who…

Fairmont FD first in state to achieve NIOSH ‘Gold Helmet’ status

FAIRMONT – Chief Brian Starn of the Fairmont Fire Department is doffing a gold helmet in the direction of his…

Another voice corroborates Heston's claims; former Marion BOE president provides insight

FAIRMONT – During his time on the Marion County Board of Education, George Boyles was a longtime supporter of Donna…

Five applicants express interest in Morgantown Council opening

MORGANTOWN – According to the city of Morgantown, five individuals have expressed interest in serving out Brian Butcher’s term as…

‘Team Fairmont’ mini-grant program announced

FAIRMONT – What would you do with $3,500 to help improve the City of Fairmont? Now you'll have a chance…

Tygart Valley United Way’s ‘Day of Action’ upcoming

FAIRMONT – All those nonprofit directors who showed up at the Tygart Valley United Way’s campaign breakfast earlier this month…

WVU Sports

No. 7 WVU women's soccer looking to carry momentum onto the road for 1st time this season

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia women’s soccer is 3-0 on the season for the first time…

WVU football embracing underdog mentality, using it as motivation to prove experts wrong

Rich Rodriguez talks filling WVU football's final roster spots, NFL players joining college rosters

WVU football beginning Coastal Carolina prep, Rich Rodriguez finalizing 'answer sheet'

High School Sports

University cross-country dominant at opening meet of 2026 season with Gainer, Rogers taking top spots

MORGANTOWN - There are several simple ways to describe University High's season-opening home cross-country…

Weekend prep roundup: Fall sports off and running

Andrew Ballard’s hat trick lifts University past Lewis County in opener

Morgantown High hoops standout Max Frey commits to West Liberty

Obituaries

Alan Robert McKendall III

Alan Robert McKendall III passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 18, 2026, due to complications…

Barbara J. Wilkison

Ralph Junior Cress, 89, of Morgantown, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in his home following a…

Ralph Junior Cress

Christine Ann Osecky Godfrey

Will Morgantown High School repeat as state football champions in Class 4A?

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