Star city re-elects all incumbents STAR CITY — Voters re-elected all five city council members Tuesday. Sharon Doyle led the incumbents with 89 votes, followed by Todd Gregg (72) Dominick […]
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7 Preston towns go to the polls today
KINGWOOD — Voters in seven Preston County towns go to the polls today to elect city officials. According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, polls must be open 6:30 […]
Water line on University Avenue ruptures
An 8’’ water main broke on University Avenue in front of BFS on Monday afternoon, closing some area businesses and sending water gushing down the street until crews could shut […]
Star City election set for Tuesday
STAR CITY — On Tuesday, the town of Star City will hold its biennial election for Star City Council. This year, the ballot consists of many experienced candidates, in addition […]
Clear vision: WVPT wants to bring diverse theater offerings to audience
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The world premiere of “Storming Heaven: The Musical” marks more than the start West Virginia Public Theatre’s summer season. The production, based on Mountain State author Denise […]
Pa. governor, legislators, battle over new oil and gas severance tax plan
PITTSBURGH – West Virginia legislators and lobbyists are vigorously debating raising the severance tax on oil and gas extraction. Proponents argue that the gas developers make millions and can afford […]
75 years since world marked ‘longest day’
MORGANTOWN. W.Va. — As bullets snapped the air and worried soldiers darted their eyes this way and that, one sergeant sighed, shouldered his weapon and answered his own order. Halfway […]
New law allows emergency refills of expired life-saving medication prescriptions
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia residents will be able to access life-saving medicines when their supply runs out, the prescription is expired and the doctor can’t be reached to OK it, […]
Westover could allow fireworks in time for July 4th
A new councilmember was appointed and the first step to allow fireworks in the city limits during certain holidays was taken at Westover’s regular city council meeting. Gary Webber, 75, […]
Escape snake slithered past weekend search; still at large
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite a thermal imager and drones the Sabraton Snake still hasn’t been found and organized searches will not continue. Morgantown’s Public Information Officer, Andrew Stacy, said Monongalia […]
