On Wednesday, an emergency assistance program to help West Virginia farmers affected by the ongoing drought get water to their livestock was announced. The West Virginia Conservation Agency launched the […]
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McDonald’s in Sabraton closed for renovations, drive-thru set to reopen Oct. 18
The Sabraton McDonald’s, across from the Kroger Market Place on Earl L. Core Road, will reopen Oct. 18 following a renovation that is scheduled to take less than two weeks […]
$5M in federal funding to expand broadband access in Mon, Marion and Preston counties
Residents in some rural areas of Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties may see improved internet access soon, thanks to grant funding from the USDA. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and […]
Judge denies motion to overturn sex assault conviction
A motion to overturn the conviction of Timmy Crockett and either acquit him or grant him a second trial was denied on Monday. Crockett was convicted of second-degree sexual assault […]
Justice talks roads, economy at town hall
Legendary Marshall football coach Bob Pruett was in the audience Monday when his WVU counterpart, Don Nehlen, introduced West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice during a re-election town hall at the […]
Mylan Park opens membership options for new aquatic center
Mylan Park announces Aquatic Center membership opportunities are now available. Set to open Nov. 1, the 90,000-square-foot Aquatic Center will house a community pool with six 25-yard lanes for lap […]
Man appeals murder conviction after 28 years
KINGWOOD — A man who has served 28 years in prison for murder testified Friday that his brother committed the crime and he took the blame because their mother asked […]
Vantage Ventures provides space for startups and entrepreneurs
Vantage Ventures, the new business incubator announced Friday and backed by West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will host more than 15 new companies at its […]
Fire on Mason-Dixon Highway claims one life
A house fire Friday claimed the life of a woman at 10856 Mason-Dixon Highway, near the Wetzel County line. MECCA 911 received the call at 11:05 a.m. and dispatched the […]
Justice declares state of emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties, due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused moderate drought conditions across much of […]
