KINGWOOD — Kevin M. “Big Cat” Miller II was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday for his conviction on charges he shot his father. Miller II, 28, of Newburg, […]
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Hillside collapse closes off River Road
MORGANTOWN — Part of a hillside has collapsed on River Road about a couple hundred yards from the entrance to the Monongalia County Dog Pound. Trees and mud have blocked off […]
Preston officials declare state of emergency due to road conditions
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission has declared a countywide state of emergency because of “deplorable” road conditions that exist all over the county. The proclamation was made at 10 […]
Mon Commission discusses county ambulance issue
MORGANTOWN — WVU Hospitals (WVUH) does not intend to sign on to the countywide mutual aid agreement governing ambulance services unless it mandates emergency calls are dispatched to the closest […]
Mon Health raises flag in support of Donate Life Month
MORGANTOWN — Nearly 115,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant of some sort. “Every 10 minutes, that number increases as someone new is added,” Daphne Scordato, […]
Vera Bullen celebrates her 109th birthday at Mapleshire
MORGANTOWN — It’s not something many can fathom, but Vera Bullen made it a reality — 109 cakes, 109 times singing “Happy Birthday,” 109 years. On Wednesday April 18, Bullen […]
Lunsford’s stepdad testifies in trial
WESTON — Ralph Lunsford returned home from work on Sept. 24, 2011, jarred by the news his 3-year-old stepdaughter, Aliayah, had disappeared. Then he noticed fresh dirt on the family […]
Elder-Beerman to possibly close at Morgantown Mall
Morgantown Mall General Manager Harry Grandon said mall ownership is closely monitoring the situation surrounding the parent company of Elder-Beerman stores, Bon-Ton Stores Inc. According to a Bon-Ton press release […]
WWII Veteran receives lost medals
ARTHURDALE — WV Caring surprised a hospice patient Wednesday. Franklin Harris is a World War II veteran who had his medals separated from him. He came home from the war […]
Local business leaders host conference about economic development
MORGANTOWN — About 120 Interstate 79 corridor business leaders — from Clarksburg to Pittsburgh — gathered at WVU’s Erickson Alumni Center on Wednesday for a luncheon look at area economic […]
