MORGANTOWN — A sexual assault case against a rideshare driver has been dismissed. “That dismissal has nothing to do with the defendant’s guilt or innocence but only represents our support […]
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West Virginia courts, Kingwood offices, closed Friday.
The Monongalia County Justice Center and courts across West Virginia will be closed on Friday. After Gov. Jim Justice declared July 5 a holiday for state employees, Supreme Court of […]
Commission provides funds for non-profit, pedestrian projects
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a funding request totaling $14,341 from the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday. Commissioner Sean Sikora said the non-profit plans to use […]
Man accused of hotel shooting found dead in jail
A North Carolina man accused of being involved in a hotel shooting earlier this month was found dead in jail. Janson A. Davenport, 21, was found unresponsive Sunday in his […]
New council talks annexation process, noise ordinance during first meeting
MORGANTOWN — New councilors Zack Cruze (3rd Ward) and Dave Harshbarger (6th Ward) sat for their first meeting Tuesday as members of Morgantown City Council took the oath of office […]
Summer program keeps students off summer slide
About 100 kids in Monongalia County are taking part in Energy Express, a six-week program that helps fight the dreaded summer slide. Despite its fun theme-park-ride-sounding name, the summer slide […]
Sheriff: man arrested, charged, in connection to storage unit thefts
A Preston County man is charged with four counts of breaking and entering following an investigation into a string of storage unit break-ins. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department charged Fred […]
One person flown to hospital after Brookhaven apartment fire
A man was life-flighted to the hospital Monday night, after a fire at an apartment complex on Brookhaven Road. The victim, who was first treated on the scene at Brook […]
Sabraton Sheetz closed for renovations until mid-September
Sheetz has temporarily closed its store at 1901 Earl L. Core Road in Sabraton until mid-September to give it a facelift and outdoor seating. The store is projected to re-open […]
Preston sex offender to serve 10-25 years in prison after violating probation
KINGWOOD – A convicted sex offender who violated the terms of his probation by viewing pornography and other offenses will serve 10 to 25 years in prison. Brandon Schumaker, attorney […]
