W. Va. —The initial phase of a new county-wide protocol pertaining to how EMS units are dispatched was laid out Wednesday afternoon as the Monongalia County Commission hosted a press […]
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WVU hosts Opioid Grant Workshop
MORGANTOWN — Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., brought federal substance abuse agency representatives to Morgantown on Wednesday to offer tips on applying for competitive federal substance abuse grants. The workshop drew close […]
Man receives 2-10 years home confinement for child pornography
MORGANTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty to possession of material of minors in sexually explicit conduct will serve his sentence on home confinement. Monongalia County Circuit Judge Phillip Gaujot delivered […]
Reedsville mayor discusses dilapidated buildings and sewer system
REEDSVILLE — An ordinance pertaining to dilapidated buildings is being drafted for the town of Reedsville, according to Mayor Jason Titus. The ordinance is being drafted by town attorney Mark […]
Mon County Commissioners discuss medical and insurance plans
W. Va. — In order to offset a 10 percent increase in premiums from Highmark Health Insurance, the Monongalia County Commission approved changes to the Super Blue Plus medical plan, […]
University Police Department Chief Roberts plans to retire
MORGANTOWN — When Bob Roberts first walked on to the WVU campus, he was a 23-year-old non-commissioned officer with the U.S. Air Force, working with ROTC. Now, more than 37 […]
City delays change to Home Rule plan
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council put the brakes on a proposed amendment to the city’s Home Rule plan that would, among other initiatives, allow the city some regulatory control over […]
PACE celebrates ribbon cutting at new Fairmont headquarters
FAIRMONT — Red ribbon, smiling faces, and one very large pair of scissors. A sunny day met the ribbon cutting of the new PACE Enterprises office located in Fairmont. Marion […]
Wellness Works Food Pantry Program helps local community
The Raymond Wolfe Food Pantry is at 134 S. Price St., Kingwood. Call 304-329-3644 for info. KINGWOOD — Diabetes and dental issues are the two most common health problems reported […]
MECCA 911 announces Telecommunicator of the Year
MORGANTOWN — Lt. Ethan Bailey was named MECCA’s telecommunicator of the year. Assistant 911 director Brad Wilson said Bailey, who has been with MECCA for five years, was promoted last […]
