In the past five days, Monongalia County has seen its COVID-19 cases jump by almost 62%. Since July 1, there have been 100 new cases, up 61.7% — for a […]
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Commission endorses paving projects utilizing federal COVID-19 money
MORGANTOWN — A letter from the West Virginia Department of Highways outlining about 8.5 miles in paving projects tied to CARES, or Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security, funding got […]
Monongalia County’s first week of back to school planned for fall pending pandemic situation
It’s no longer the elephant in the room, Monongalia County’s assistant of schools Donna Talerico said, last week. Now, she said, it’s simply the dominant character of the coronavirus. Which, […]
Mountain Line requires riders to wear face coverings
Mountain Line Transit has taken aggressive steps to protect the safety of its transit operations since the early part of the pandemic. All buses continue to be fumigated with DSV […]
Monongalia County Commission suspends Saturday recycling program in favor of partnering with Westover
It appears as if Monongalia County’s Saturday recycling program — which has been on hiatus since mid-March due to COVID-19 — is not coming back. The takeaway from a Wednesday […]
Local law enforcement talks police training: Part 2
THIS IS THE SECOND of two articles looking at policies and procedures at area police agencies for handling calls where force is necessary. Read Part 1 HERE George Floyd was […]
Contact tracing: Disease detective work that helps keep the community safe
Your phone rings and the person on the other end says you have crossed paths with someone who has COVID-19. Or perhaps you already have tested positive for the illness […]
Mon County Sheriff’s Department called to mobile home after shots were fired
Law enforcement officials with the Monongaila County Sheriff’s Department responded Thursday afternoon to reports of shots fired at Woodland Terrace Mobile Home Park, at 228 Hartman Run Road, according to […]
Good week to gather up family and head to pools
Marilla and Krepps both open as week’s temperatures expected to be in 80s With temperatures in the 80s all week the call of cool water is likely to be strong. […]
Local law enforcement talks police training: Part 1
THIS IS THE FIRST of two articles looking at policies and procedures at area police agencies for handling calls where force is necessary. Sunday: Westover, WVU Police, Star City and […]
