MORGANTOWN — Both of West Virginia’s U.S. senators called attention to the approaching pension plight of coal miners and other union workers Wednesday – highlighting the need for quick Congressional […]
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Man accused of being part of multi-state ATV theft ring pleads not guilty to new charges
KINGWOOD — New charges were added Wednesday for a Bretz man earlier accused of being part of a multi-state ATV theft ring. Steven Keith Waybright, 26, was arraigned and pleaded […]
Preston High graduation moved to Thursday, May 21, to accommodate state track meet
KINGWOOD — Preston High School graduation is being moved to accommodate graduating seniors who qualify for the state track and field meet. The Class of 2020 will turn its tassels […]
Reedsville man killed in car accident
KINGWOOD — The owner of Bubba’s Tire and Service Center was killed in a single-vehicle accident Monday on a homemade dirt track, West Virginia State Police said in a release. […]
Justice comment about ‘squeaky wheels’ draws groan from commission
MORGANTOWN — After touring Preston County’s roads last week, Governor Jim Justice conceded that sometimes, when it comes to the state’s roads, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Monongalia County […]
Commission gets update on BOPARC plans for Morgantown Ice Arena
MORGANTOWN — BOPARC Executive Director Melissa Wiles and Ryan Hess of Mills Group laid out an estimated $13 – $16 million plan to update and expand the Morgantown Ice Arena […]
Morgantown North Rotary Club makes changes to riverbank
Volunteers gathered at Edith Barill Park on the Star City waterfront on Tuesday to revitalize the green space for the community. Mary Wimmer, from the Morgantown North Rotary Club, spearheaded […]
Brake ‘puzzled and disappointed’ by MUB decision, but confident a deal can be reached
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake said he was “puzzled and disappointed” by the Morgantown Utility Board’s decision Monday to abruptly withdraw its interest in running a water line […]
Preston County grand jury returns 20 indictments
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Grand Jury returned 20 indictments Tuesday, bringing the total number for the year to a record 152 felonies. Preston Prosecuting Attorney Melvin C. Snyder III […]
Reedsville Council addresses pests, ordinances and high sewer bills
REEDSVILLE — Snakes and hogs were the topics of discussion at the Monday meeting of the Reedsville Council. Mary Miller told council she and her neighbors have a snake problem. […]
