There have been reports that some county residents have been receiving telephone calls from individuals claiming they will come into your house and check your vital signs, should you become […]
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Slide on W.Va. 72 repaired
The West Virginia Division of Highways says repairs are complete and paving finished on a slip along W.Va. 72. Traffic lights were to be removed and both lanes reopened Friday. […]
U.S. Attorney’s Office investigating scams
WHEELING — U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is asking residents to be vigilant and aware to protect themselves against scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and warning those who are considering taking […]
Inmate dies at federal prison, USP Hazelton
BRUCETON MILLS — An inmate was unresponsive at USP Hazelton today, according to a press release. The death was not related to the COVID-19 virus, according to the release. Jose […]
Make-A-Wish Web Walk 2020
Due to concerns about COVID-19 and the importance of the community’s health and well-being, Make-A-Wish is transforming its annual Walk For Wishes into a virtual experience now known as Web […]
How the definition of the kilogram changed over time
Here, in America, we use the customary system while most of the rest of the world uses the metric system. The SI unit (International unit) for mass is the kilogram […]
Commissioners discuss budget
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are working with shrinking dollars as they plan for the 2020-21 budget, while the sheriff’s department worries about competing with other agencies for officers. The current […]
The Community Kitchen continues to offer bagged lunches
The Community Kitchen, in the fellowship hall of Trinity Episcopal Church on the corner of Spruce and Willey streets, continues to serve food. In a Facebook post March 13, the […]
Celebrities with virus impact public perception
Within 48 hours of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announcing they tested positive for the novel coronavirus, one West Virginia University expert launched into research mode. Elizabeth Cohen, associate […]
Mon County pastor tests positive for coronavirus; shares experience
Monongalia County’s first COVID-19 patient is Kevin Deming, a pastor at Chestnut Ridge Church. Deming, his wife and two sons, had just returned from a trip from Israel when he […]
