Morgantown woman wins two top prizes in photo contest

September 2, 2026

HURRICANE – The West Virginia State Parks Foundation announced the winners of its spring and summer “Mountains Are Always Free” photo contest. The contest, which opened in late April, invited both professional and amateur photographers…

Two applicants to be interviewed for Morgantown Council opening

MORGANTOWN – The search for a 7th Ward resident to serve out the remainder of Brian Butcher’s term on Morgantown…

Former Pleasant Valley mayor charged with embezzlement while in her post; city assures no disruption in services

FAIRMONT – A day after former Pleasant Valley mayor Emily Haddix was arrested and charged with embezzlement, officials of the…

Search continues for three missing Mon River boaters

Crews resumed the search Tuesday for three missing boaters involved in a collision with a barge Sunday night on the…

Grafton City Hospital joins Vandalia Health

GRAFTON – Community leaders, hospital officials and representatives from Vandalia Health gathered Monday for a signing ceremony at Grafton City…

City land reuse agency accepts six parcels via donation program

MORGANTOWN – During its most recent regular meeting, the Morgantown Land Reuse & Preservation Agency approved the receipt of six…

WVU Sports

LB Ashton Woods, WR Jaden Bray, WVU football looking to juke injuries for 2026 season

MORGANTOWN — The Ohio game in 2025 was bad for West Virginia football for…

WVU football's offensive line feeling more 'confident' heading into Game 1 than in 2025

WVU football releases first depth chart of the season, brings back the 'Ors'

COLUMN: History tells us insanity has always been a part of college sports

High School Sports

Alexander's PK the difference for University girls' soccer in 1-0 shut out over Wheeling Park

WHEELING — There was no question where the University Hawks’ stood on Tuesday when…

Morgantown XC sweeps annual Knight Night Relays

Twigg injured, MHS rolls past Parkersburg in opener

Preston comeback bid falls short against Hampshire

Obituaries

Vicki Sue Sanders

Vicki Sue Sanders, 68, of Morgantown, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026, in her residence. Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Friday, September 4, from 3 to 8 p.m. Following the visitation, cremation services will be provided. A full obituary will appear at a later time…