Students from the Mylan Park and Clay-Battelle school attendance areas reported to a soggy roll call Monday morning, in advance of next week’s start of classes in Monongalia County. “I […]
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State now giving vaccine boosters for people with compromised immune systems
MORGANTOWN — Monday’s bad news: COVID numbers keep getting worse — 1,482 new positives since Friday; active cases now at 5,949; 369 hospitalized, with 127 of those in ICUs; only […]
State office to host medical cannabis patient sign-up Aug. 25 at Mountaineer Mall
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis will host a public sign-up event for medical cannabis patients from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25 at the West Virginia University […]
SBA says applications available for Shuttered Venue Operators Grants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration announces a call to all eligible Shuttered Venue Operators Grant applicants seeking economic aid for live entertainment small businesses, nonprofits and venues. New […]
Financial disclosures: Manchin, Capito both grew wealthier in 2020
MORGANTOWN – Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito were both wealthier in 2020 than they were in 2018, according to their annual financial disclosures filed earlier this year Manchin’s […]
Local legislators field questions during annual legislative breakfast
Five local legislators fielded questions from members of the Morgantown Area Partnership and the Board of Realtors Thursday morning during the annual legislative breakfast. Sens. Mike Caputo and Dave Sypolt […]
Going to school (or not) in a pandemic: Mon district to look at how COVID shaped its proficiency scores
Like getting a test back from the teacher and already knowing the grade, Donna Talerico said. Talerico, the deputy superintendent of Monongalia County Schools, was talking about those pandemic-assessment numbers […]
COVID numbers still climbing but Justice not ready to re-mask the state
MORGANTOWN — It’s not time for the whole state to re-mask yet, Gov. Jim Justice said again Friday. “I see no need to absolutely put out any kind of level […]
Local voters urge Legislative Redistricting Committee to reflect fairness and community interests in new maps
MORGANTOWN – More than 20 people stood to share their thoughts with the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Redistricting during its public hearing Thursday evening at Mylan Park. This was the […]
Council holds workshop to discuss funds
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Council members will hold a workshop with representatives from the sewer and water boards to discuss possible funding for some of their proposed projects. The City […]
