KINGWOOD — The Old Iron Furnace near Albright will reopen by next weekend, according to Robert Sypolt, chairman of the Iron Furnace Committee and president of the Preston County Historical […]
Community
Energy Express seeks volunteers for summer reading program
Volunteers are needed in Monongalia County and across the state to make a difference in youngsters’ lives this summer. Looking for a rewarding way to spend your summer? Consider applying […]
Area event cancellations due to virus concerns
MORGANTOWN — These events have been canceled or postponed due to coronavirus concerns: — McGrew Society Pie Sale set for April 2 has been postponed. — Gallery 62 West in […]
Cheat Lake lowered for sediment removal
MORGANTOWN — Cheat Lake’s water level is lower than usual. A fact that is likely hard for motorists on Interstate 68 to miss. That’s because Lake Lynn Generating, LLC — […]
Fashion show hosted
West Virginia University’s Mirage Magazine hosted its first fashion show Wednesday evening. Held at the WVU Media Innovation Center, attendees were able to see the work of three area designers […]
Schools consider refinancing 2011 construction bond
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools is considering refinancing the 2011 school construction bonds, which could free up cash for other uses. The bonds will be paid off in 2026. The […]
PSC recommends rate increase, customers disagree
KINGWOOD — Customers of Preston County Public Service District 1 (PSD 1) turned out in force Wednesday to object to further rate increases. The hearing was held by the State […]
Impact of online classes on downtown business
Gary Tannenbaum, owner of the Blue Moose on Walnut Street in downtown Morgantown, is not yet concerned about West Virginia University’s decision to switch classroom instruction to online, or alternative […]
School placed on lockdown; 4 students receive Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for volunteer service
Mountaineer Middle School was placed on a “working lockdown” at the height of that police standoff Tuesday afternoon on North Willey Street. That was the word from Mon Schools Superintendent […]
Medals donated to WWII Museum
ROWLESBURG — Eighty-year-old Alan C. Joy and his wife Maureen drove 704 miles from Lyman, Maine, to Rowlesburg to donate his grandfather Sgt. Clark Bohon’s medals. Joy donated the framed […]
