Gov. Jim Justice: ‘I look forward to signing it’ CHARLESTON — The situation in the state Senate swiftly moved from ominous to omnibus. Severe weather caused Capitol lights to flicker […]
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Marilla Park receives renovation in time for summer fun
MORGANTOWN — It’s summertime, and kids are playing outside, hitting the pool and enjoying the sunshine. Marilla Park recently gave its playground a facelift — right in time for all […]
Longtime Preston administrator retiring after 12 years
KINGWOOD — Monday was Kathy Mace’s final county commission meeting as Preston County administrator. After 12 years as administrator, Mace is retiring July 1. She will continue to work as […]
Open For All initiative among focus of human rights commission
MORGANTOWN — “When a business opens to the public, that means they’re open to all.” Morgantown Human Rights Commission Chairperson Jan Derry explained as much while describing the commission’s Open […]
Two men arrested after attempted hotel room break-in
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two men are facing charges of attempted burglary after attempting to force their way into a hotel room, police said. Charles K. Eads, 29, of Rolla, Mo., […]
DOH reps attend commission meeting to attempt to explain progress
KINGWOOD — A week after Preston commissioners complained about poor communication and planning from the Division of Highways, representatives were at the commission meeting. District 4 Engineer Darby Clayton and […]
State medical cannabis program won’t be ready to roll on start date
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s medical cannabis program officially takes effect July 1. But patients and caregivers shouldn’t expect to be receiving their physician certification or program ID cards anytime soon, […]
MPD offers vacation watch program while you’re out of town
Vacation is supposed to be a time to let go, relax and have fun. However, observant and opportunistic thieves can leave you heading back to reality with problems rather than […]
Scout jamboree a boon to economy
An economic impact study by West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research found the national Scout Jamboree, held every four years at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout […]
Marking 3 years since flooding ravaged the state
By Shauna Johnson CHARLESTON — Three years ago today, what some described as a “tsunami wave” of water tore through communities in central and southeastern West Virginia, killing 23 people […]
