MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Monday unveiled his plan to reopen the state, called West Virginian Strong: The Comeback. It will be anchored, he said, to […]
Government
‘For Sale’ sign not indication Star City Post Office to close
A “For Sale” sign was recently spotted on the lawn in front of the Star City Post Office, but sources say the sign does not foreshadow the […]
Female inmates make face masks
CHARLESTON — The demand for masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted West Virginia’s Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to pitch in and help in […]
Inustrial hemp farmers adhere to current rules for 2020 growing season
The State Department of Agriculture has received certification of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the state’s plan submitted regarding the regulation of industrial hemp. […]
Career Readiness teams up with Preston County Chamber of Commerce and schools to work on a new job training project
KINGWOOD — A new collaboration between educators and business is aimed at preparing Preston County’s workforce for where the jobs are. The Preston County Chamber of Commerce, […]
Mon County Commission plans to lower the levy rates
For the third year running the Monongalia County Commission will lower its levy rate, pending state approval. The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to move ahead with […]
Missing Preston County man last seen hiking to forest
MASONTOWN — A missing Preston County man has been sought by searchers in the Bull Run area. Dylan Englehart was last seen at midnight Tuesday, hiking into […]
Mon County QRT receives new grants; PRCs still working, albeit remotely
In spite of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Monongalia County’s Quick Response Team (QRT) is still meeting once a week — via videoconferencing — to discuss recent overdose […]
Gov. Justice targets day cares, outdoor dining for next steps in reopening West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — As hospitals gear up to resume elective procedures next week, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday day cares and restaurants will be in view for the […]
Manchin and Senate Democrats release report on COVID-19 aid priorities for rural America
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and three colleagues unveiled a menu of proposals on Thursday aimed at serving rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four, […]