Preston Sheriff Shrout, Larry Steven, 39, of Tunnelton, burglary, May 7; Deputy T.E. Mitter. Shrout, Larry Steven, 39, of Tunnelton, two counts of obstructing an officer, May 14; Deputy T.E. […]
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Preston reps comment on Newburg water troubles
By Jessica Nelson and Jeniffer Graham Read the first three parts of the series HERE. Contaminants in the water pouring into Raccoon Creek outside Newburg from a discharge borehole connected […]
University High School hosts senior showcase
The pandemic didn’t keep family and friends from celebrating the class of 2020 on Wednesday at University High’s Senior Showcase. Students worked throughout the spring to decorate showcase boards with […]
Save the Tygart, chief engineer dispute over Newburg borehole
By Jessica Nelson and Jeniffer Graham Read Parts 1 and 2 of the series HERE Representatives with Save the Tygart Watershed Association and the chief engineer for a closed coal […]
Morgantown Utility Board issues water quality report online
Morgantown Utility Board’s 2019 Consumer Confidence Report on local water quality is available for viewing online at https://mub.org/ccr and download through the link below. The report contains important information about […]
Kingwood Public Library to reopen Monday
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Public Library will reopen Monday. The library will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and resume normal hours after that. According to the staff, many precautions […]
COLUMN: Toms Run Preserve another hidden natural gem
COMMENTARY By Dave Samuel MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — During this crazy time, I’ve tried to get out every day for a walk. You can only spend so much time in your […]
Questionnaire: How has COVID-19 changed your priorities?
In the days, weeks and months since the coronavirus made its way to our shores, life in the United States has changed in ways many of us could not have […]
Roane County senior Alex Miller posthumously given Doug Huff Award
By Doug Huff SPENCER, W.Va. — Alex Miller was selected winner of the 2020 Doug Huff Award from the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Miller, a Roane County High senior, […]
Newburg borehole concerns some residents, environmentalists
By Jeniffer Graham and Jessica Nelson It’s been more than 10 years since the Whitetail Kittanning Mine closed. More than one year since contamination was discovered. Four households are still […]







