As of Wednesday, there were 78 large wildfires actively burning in 13 states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Natural Resources Canada shows more than 600 active fires as […]
Author: William Dean, The Dominion Post
Rain barrel workshops return with limited slots
MORGANTOWN — Want a conversation starter for your yard that focuses attention on the environment and the need to protect water resources? What about a water reserve for your garden […]
Paw Paw fair returns after COVID forced hiatus
This week the Paw Paw County Fairgrounds will host a mud bog, livestock show, pageants, rides, food, local musicians and more. After canceling in 2020 because of the pandemic, the […]
Man accused of damaging Westover cruisers skips court
An arrest warrant was issued for Michael Cotterall Jr. Friday after he did not show up to his preliminary hearing. Cotterall is accused of damaging multiple Westover police cruisers and […]
Kid-friendly fun all weekend at Barbecue Clash fundraiser
MORGANTOWN — The Country Roads Barbecue Clash is bringing food, kid friendly fun, and music to Mylan Park this weekend to support the Hoss Foundation’s Family Resource Center. The center […]
I-68 Wreck
A seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 68 sent two people, including an off-duty police officer, to the hospital. The Westover officer was helping a motorist involved in a crash on I-68 […]
Detroit man charged in overdose death
MORGANTOWN — A Detroit man has been charged with giving a person who died by overdose the drugs that killed them. Tremayne I. Johnson was arrested by the Detroit Police […]
MPD warns of potential construction scam, forced payment
MORGANTOWN — Door-to-door solicitations involving leftover concrete or asphalt are almost always scams and cause for skepticism. That’s according to Deputy Chief P.J. Scott of the Morgantown Police Department, which […]
Magistrate releases quarterly caseload details
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday, the one-year anniversary of Magistrate Ron Bane’s first day on the job, he released the 2021 quarterly court card — a report showing caseload and trends. In […]
Bond reduced for man accused of attempted kidnapping, more
A magistrate reduced the bond of a man accused of multiple crimes, including trying to kidnap his ex. Shelton K. Coates, 37, of Morgantown, had hoped for an even lower […]
