MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is not planning to close down the county courthouse at this time due to the COVID-19 virus. Commission President Ed Hawkins explained it may […]
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Justice adds gyms, health clubs, rec facilities to COVID-19 closure list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended his business closure order to include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities. He also repeated his plea for people to stay home […]
U.S. Census Bureau suspends field operations until April 1
Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than 11 million households […]
Secretary of state opens absentee voting to virtually all voters to address coronavirus challenges
The May 12 primary election will remain on schedule, but essentially every voter in the state will be permitted to vote absentee based on emergency rules the secretary of state […]
Bond reduction denied for man who was in stand-off with police
A man accused of sexually assaulting a woman before barricading himself in a house and having an armed stand-off with police appeared through video conference for his preliminary hearing on […]
Elective surgeries postponed
At the urging of the U.S. Surgeon General and multiple professional medical societies, WVU Medicine will defer all elective, non-emergent surgeries and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures starting Thursday. Procedures will be […]
Two charged after State Police find evidence of drug sales
KINGWOOD —Two people were charged after State Police investigating a death at a home found evidence of drug sales. James Allen Scudder, 54, of Terra Alta, was lodged in the […]
Council issues emergency guidelines, ordinance restricting public gatherings
“Statement of City Council, Community Guidelines for Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic “This evening, City Council adopted an emergency ordinance recognizing the declaration of a state of emergency due to the […]
Fear hoarding leads to shortages
Mountain People’s Co-Op on Pleasant Street was closed Tuesday because manager Dana Hantel needed time to check on supplies, reach out to local food venders and place orders for extra […]
Mon County Schools provide meals for children at schools and by bus delivery
Despite the mandatory closure of West Virginia’s schools because of COVID-19, Monongalia County Schools is still providing meals for children at all 17 schools and by bus delivery to select […]
