WASHINGTON D.C. — A renewed effort by segments of the trucking industry to allow larger twin-trailers trucks on U.S. highways stalled in the U.S. Senate this week. The Senate Appropriations […]
Local Government
PEIA Task Force discusses people’s concerns during Morgantown meeting
MORGANTOWN — About 200 people turned out at WVU’s Erickson Alumni Center Friday June 8 to air their grievances and ideas to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Task Force Public […]
Raccoon tests positive for rabies; MCHD urges to take precautions
A raccoon collected Monday in the National area of Monongalia County has tested positive for rabies. Monongalia County Health Department officials received confirmation Thursday and made the announcement Friday. MCHD […]
Mon County Commission approves $50,000 in emergency funding for the Shack
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved $50,000 in emergency funding for the Shack Neighborhood House during a brief regular Wednesday meeting. The commission also acknowledged a letter of thanks […]
MECCA 911 now text capable, ‘text-to-911’
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County MECCA 911 Center is now fully text-to-911 capable. To use this feature go to your text feature in your phone and put “911” as the […]
Mon County and local agencies form ‘Community Food Donation Hotline’
MORGANTOWN — If you spend your days securing food for those unable to secure enough for themselves, few things could be as frustrating as watching good food go into the […]
No license required for ‘Free Fishing Weekend’, June 9-10
ELKINS — You can fish anywhere in West Virginia this weekend without a license. The annual free fishing weekend is Saturday and Sunday, and includes West Virginia residents as well […]
Newburg council looks for a water distributor operator
NEWBURG — The town of Newburg is looking for a water distributor operator. The town currently has one employee who is doing all of the work and is running into […]
WV AmeriCorps and local volunteers partner to preserve city hall documents
MORGANTOWN — The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s Preserve WV AmeriCorps program has partnered with local volunteers and the West Virginia and Regional History Center of WVU Libraries to create […]
MUB will acquire River Road Public Service District
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board will acquire the River Road Public Service District. Talks have been under way, and the first formal step will occur June 13, when MUB presents an […]




