BY MIKE NOLTING Seven people have applied to fill the vacancy in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court that will be created with the retirement of Monongalia County Circuit Judge Phillip […]
Cops and Courts
Criminal complaint: Corbin stabbed to death
A criminal complaint filed by Monongalia County Sheriff’s Detective Jonathan Friend reveals the victim in an alleged Nov. 15 murder was stabbed to death. Deputies initially responded to a report […]
Alderson man charged in beating death of wife
A Greenbrier County man is in custody charged in the beating death of his wife. According to a criminal complaint, Zach Dawson, 34, of Alderson, admitted to killing Marissa Dawson […]
Granville, Star City collecting donations for ‘Shop with a First Responder’ program
First responders from Granville and Star City are coming together to provide less fortunate families with a memorable Christmas this year. Sometimes known as “Shop with a Cop,” “Shop with […]
Two in jail after cops investigate “suspicious vehicle”
Two Morgantown residents are being held at North Central Regional Jail after law enforcement found them in possession of multiple types of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. Monongalia County Sheriff deputies […]
Wanton endangerment latest gun-related crime in downtown Morgantown
One man is charged with wanton endangerment involving a firearm after he allegedly brandished a handgun during an interaction with another man inside Jimmy John’s on High Street in Morgantown. […]
Investigations continue into two area deaths
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department continues its investigations into a hit and run resulting in a death on Grafton Road and the murder of a Fairmont man whose suspected killer […]
Murder suspect still at large
Area law enforcement continue their search for first degree murder suspect Chance Austin Williams, 23, of Morgantown. And the Sheriff continues to ask for information or tips to be called […]
Maidsville man facing first-degree sexual assault charges, held on $1 million bond
A Maidsville man is being held on a $1 million bond and facing two counts of first-degree sexual assault after he allegedly assaulted two young girls on multiple occasions. According […]
Changes to tax sale process to streamline process, clean up dilapidated buildings
Recent legislative changes regarding properties delinquent on taxes will affect the way those properties are sold in an effort to streamline the process, save the state money, and make it […]








