Get Moving! will host its annual “Day of Play” event for children to encourage them to stay healthy while having fun. The annual Day of Play event will be from […]
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Zombie drug ‘tranq’ hits streets of West Virginia
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld says he fears a powerful drug that’s turning fentanyl addicts into “zombies” will lead to more overdose deaths in West Virginia. […]
Speakers weigh how bill would affect individual rights, religion
CHARLESTON — A religious freedom bill drew passionate response during a Friday afternoon public hearing at the Legislature. Most speakers, almost 40, contended House Bill 3042, “Relating to forbidding government […]
MTEC students take part in annual competition
Students from across all disciplines at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center took part in the center’s annual in-house skills competition on Thursday. That includes everyone from graphic arts students […]
Westover putting increased focus on vacant and condemned properties
As the city’s public works director, Jason Stinespring is pretty familiar with about every property in Westover. Then there are some properties he’s very familiar with — 85 Monongahela Avenue; […]
Gardner Winter Music Festival returns after 2-year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the Gardner Winter Music Festival will be held in person this year, starting Friday evening and all-day Saturday at South Middle School in Morgantown. This annual […]
Mon Commission gets update on Ring 11 broadband project
MORGANTOWN — Getting broadband internet service in large portions of western Monongalia County is difficult. The largely rural, forested terrain and topographical challenges have left large swaths of county residents […]
Mon Commission, MUB, WestRidge finalize agreement for upgrade projects
MORGANTOWN — Three signatures, one “unprecedented” collaborative effort. Representatives of the Monongalia County Commission, the Morgantown Utility Board and developer WestRidge put pen to paper Wednesday, indicating the intent of […]
City’s Pleasant and Walnut streetscape projects get a boost from federal funds
MORGANTOWN — From Pleasant Street then Walnut Street to Pleasant Street and Walnut Street. Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws said Tuesday that the city has received an additional $558,819 in […]
123 Pleasant Street to host benefit for Monongalia County Warming Shelter
MORGANTOWN — Put simply, the Monongalia County Warming Shelter is overwhelmed and running out of money. It needs your help. So if you’re up to the task, why not head […]
