MORGANTOWN — A calypso counterpoint of Caribbean chords filled the Marilla Center Tuesday afternoon as students learned the notes to songs for a concert planned for Friday. The concert, mostly […]
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Commission releases funds for development off Airport Boulevard
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission authorized the use of $90,000 from the county’s Coalbed Methane Fund for infrastructure tied to a new development off Airport Boulevard. Ricky Biafora, representing […]
Man accused of motel robbery appears in court
New details about a June 26 armed robbery at the Morgantown Motel, and the death of one of those accused of the crime, emerged at a court hearing on Tuesday. […]
Helicopter in Chris Cline crash may have had mechanical issues
CHARLESTON — A mechanical issue may have caused the helicopter crash that killed seven people, several of them with West Virginia ties, on July 4 off the coast of the […]
State Superintendent of Schools says calls to lobbyist weren’t threatening
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s superintendent of schools responded to a federal lawsuit that contends he tried to have a lobbyist fired by a national standardized testing company. Steve Paine admits […]
Tunnelton couple pleads guilty to child neglect charges
KINGWOOD — A Tunnelton couple pleaded guilty to felony child neglect creating risk of injury Monday. Joseph Anthony and Brandy Lynn Velone accepted a plea agreement that would dismiss four […]
Man gets 1-3 years for attempted larceny
KINGWOOD — A Montrose man was sentenced Monday to one to three years in prison for attempted grand larceny. Four other charges were dropped. Jason Lee Sturms pleaded guilty in […]
Preston commissioners extend home auction to benefit animal shelter
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners hope extending an online auction will bring in more bids for a home donated to benefit the animal shelter. Dolores Ryan left her entire estate to […]
WVU’s Finance U program helps teachers impart money management skills
Primary and secondary school teachers from all of the state’s 55 counties are in Morgantown this week to participate in West Virginia University’s 17th annual Finance University, a five-day professional […]
Those waiting for state tax refund checks could see them soon
CHARLESTON — Some patient or not-so-patient West Virginians will be getting their state refund checks over the next few days. State Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy said a batch of refunds […]
