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 […]
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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 […]
New guidelines mean more help for women, infants, children through WIC
More low-income families in Monongalia and Preston counties will be able to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children because of new federal income guidelines. According […]
Suit over where Gov. Jim Justice lives continues
CHARLESTON — The lawsuit over Gov. Jim Justice’s residency has a new legal twist that goes back to 1889. The current case is about whether Justice defies the West Virginia […]
Popular pup program one of many offered at public library during summer
School’s out, but the Morgantown Public Library is still very much in session. “We have big things we do at all the locations for the summer,” said Sarah Palfrey, director […]
