Class was in session Monday night at the Monongalia County Board of Education. The pupils were area lawmakers. A handful of them came out for the informational gathering. Mon Schools […]
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Three men receive federal sentences for selling drugs
Three men were sentenced to prison for selling drugs in the Northern District of West Virginia this week. Khareem Sampson, 30, of Morgantown, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas […]
Reedsville debates hiring contractor vs. buying excavator
REEDSVILLE — A discussion about the Park Avenue project was tabled until the Dec. 30 meeting of Reedsville Council. Councilman Greg Burke said three contractors expressed interest in the project. […]
The Shack holds ribbon cutting ceremony for new bridge
MORGANTOWN — The construction took about two weeks. Getting there was the hard part. The Shack Neighborhood House held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday commemorating the opening of its […]
Manchin, Capito, introduce Senate bill to promote VA hospital transparency, accountability
MORGANTOWN — Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to pay closer attention to patient safety and quality of care, in light […]
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Public welcome at Rotary presentation The public is invited to attend a presentation by Stephanie Klemp of West Virginia Sober Living, who will speak at 7 a.m. Wednesday during the […]
WVU law student wins $100K in tuition challenge
Dr Pepper celebrated its 11th annual Tuition Giveaway during College Football Conference Championship weekend by awarding $725,000 in tuition to students. Five students took home $100,000 — and one of […]
Morgantown may see break in rain, cooler temps
MORGANTOWN — The rain that started early Monday morning might let up Tuesday. “Even in that break, it may just be more showery instead of a steady rain,” AccuWeather Meteorologist […]
Judge delays ruling on cremains suit against Preston County
KINGWOOD — Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer delayed ruling on a civil case against the county, to give time for the two parties to continue mediation. Byron Hawthorne sued the […]
Preston Commission discusses rental space for election machine
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners continued Monday to hash out the details of renting space to store election machines. County Administrator Kathy Mace presented a draft lease for $1,050 per month, […]
