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Office of Oil & Gas sees significant decrease in revenue and permit applications
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the state office that oversees oil and gas production. James Martin, chief of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Oil […]
DIY bubble recipe perfect for summer fun at home
Quintessential summer is incomplete sans bubbles. COVID-19 has modified many aspects of our lives, including summer vacations and even weekend getaways, but ‘Rona can’t take away the […]
Cindy Scott to be sworn in on 17th Judicial Circuit
Monongalia County resident Cindy Scott will be sworn in as the newest member of the 17th Judicial Circuit on Monday after winning the June 9 election. Scott […]
Preston County Schools works to create flexible fall plan for returning students
KINGWOOD — The staff for Preston County Schools is developing a plan to return to school this fall, but it must be adaptable. “We will have a […]
Monongalia County’s first week of back to school planned for fall pending pandemic situation
It’s no longer the elephant in the room, Monongalia County’s assistant of schools Donna Talerico said, last week. Now, she said, it’s simply the dominant character of […]
Wedding industry faces challenges during pandemic
BY GABRIELLA BROWN While this time of year would typically be the height of the wedding season, businesses like Coni & Franc, a boutique on High Street, […]
Pandemic Presents Challenges to Wedding Planners
BY GABRIELLA BROWN While this time of year would typically be the height of the wedding season, businesses like Coni & Franc, a boutique on High Street, […]
Magistrate to begin earlier than expected
Chair confident Bane will be overseeing cases by late-July Magistrate Ron Bane will start about six months earlier than anticipated after being appointed to the position following […]
Businesses impacted by Buckwheat cancellation
Store owner: We are going to lose a lot of good fun and revenue KINGWOOD — In only the second time in history, Preston County’s Buckwheat Festival […]