MORGANTOWN — It’s been the Bisquayne Bell, the Gateway River Bell and the Tunica Queen. Now the 125-foot long, 35-foot wide riverboat goes by the name Mountaineer Star, and if […]
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Woman drowns in Cheat Lake
MORGANTOWN — A 68-year-old woman drowned in Cheat Lake on Sunday night. Diana Marie Poland, of Fort Ashby, is believed to have been attempting to board a boat when she […]
New Preston County BOE members sworn in
KINGWOOD — A ceremony to swear in new Preston County Board of Education members was held during a special meeting Monday morning. Sworn in were two reelected board members, Jack […]
MUSIC: Nile Rodgers elected Songwriters Hall of Fame chairman
NEW YORK (AP) — Musician, producer and composer Nile Rodgers has a new role as chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Board members on Monday unanimously elected the 65-year-old […]
UPDATE: Harvey Weinstein accused of forcible sex act by a 3rd woman
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein was charged with a sex crime against a third woman, who claims the Hollywood mogul performed a forcible sex act on her in 2006. […]
Heat wave: High temps to continue through the holiday
MORGANTOWN — The region’s current heat wave that AccuWeather is describing as “relentless,” is going to stay that way, meteorologist Danielle Knittle said. That includes Wednesday’s July 4th holiday, which […]
Scientist, TV star Emily Calandrelli holds book signing
MORGANTOWN — Emily Calandrelli gave a delighted laugh when she saw the look on the kid’s face after the Alka-Seltzer rocket shot upward. “Whoa,” the youngster said, with moon-sized eyes. […]
Suit against drug makers amended; W.Va. among those suing 18 generic companies
MORGANTOWN — Various multi-state lawsuits filed against 18 generic drug makers, including Mylan, moved another step forward in June as the combined plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint wrapping in […]
Lunsford Conaway to be sentenced Monday in daughter’s murder
By Brittany Murray, WV MetroNews WESTON — Nearly seven years after the disappearance of her daughter, Lena Lunsford Conaway will learn her fate. Lunsford will walk into the Lewis County Circuit […]
City, county go back and forth about BOPARC finances
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom said the commission is willing to discuss parks and recreation with members of Morgantown City Council, but doesn’t want to be blamed […]
