MORGANTOWN — Schmitt’s Saloon, the restaurant and music hall that for five years was the namesake of West Virginia fullback Owen Schmitt, has closed. It will re-open July 12 as […]
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House votes to allow committee to begin impeachment proceedings against Loughry
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Legislature began exploring impeachment Tuesday June 26 in the wake of state Supreme Court justice Allen Loughry facing 22 federal counts. The House of Delegates […]
51st District candidates fill campaign war chests; Fleischauer tops all in votes, fundraising, spending
W. Va. — While six Democrats vied for the five slots in the House of Delegates 51st District primary election, the race was essentially uncompetitive because the sixth-place candidate didn’t […]
Gov. Justice meets with Trump to discuss coal and timber
WASHINGTON, D.C. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced on Twitter he was scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon to talk about coal and timber. Justice said […]
Preston County Sheriff’s Department seeks information on four individuals
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of three individuals. Justin Blosser, whom the sheriff’s office was also seeking, as he was wanted on […]
Reedsville Mayor awaits feedback on sewer rate hike
REEDSVILLE — A proposed upcoming sewer rate hike was the topic of discussion at this week’s meeting of Reedsville Council. Mayor Jason Titus said he has not received any feedback […]
June is National Adopt-A-Cat month
MORGANTOWN — June is Adopt-A-Cat month, and the Monongalia County Humane Society is urging people to consider adding a feline to the family. For those who may not be able to […]
Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan postpones tire collection
MORGANTOWN — The tire collection planned by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program for Saturday has been postponed. It will be rescheduled at a later […]
WVU study organizers seek parents, ninth-graders to participate
MORGANTOWN — The WVU department of psychology is seeking participants for a research project, Emotion Regulation in Parents and Adolescents (ERPA) Study. This project will explore how teens define and […]
Valley Worlds of Fun to close after 46 years
FAIRMONT — Valley Worlds of Fun will close its doors on July 29, after a 46-year run. Bruce Martin, son of founder Bob Martin, announced the closure Monday on the […]
