Monongalia County is in a region known to have high levels radon, a gas that comes from radioactive metals breaking down in rocks, soil and groundwater, according to the Monongalia […]
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Schools offer joint program for certification in oil, gas industry
Individuals and employers wanting to work safely in the oil and gas industry can benefit from a partnership between Pierpont Community & Technical College and WVU Safety and Health Extension. The two […]
Suit filed against district, commission claims nepotism and discrimination
KINGWOOD — A former employee of Preston County Public Service District 1 is suing the PSD and the Preston County Commission. John Keener filed the civil suit recently in Preston […]
States join forces to create digital archive of area history
Forget that business about 1863. These days, West Virginia and Virginia couldn’t be more civil to one another. At least where university libraries are concerned. WVU’s library system linked […]
Police warn residents about spam caller claiming to be part of fake government office
Monongalia County residents received phone calls claiming their Social Security Numbers were discontinued or erased. Mon County Sheriff Perry Palmer said his department received at least three calls from people […]
Calif. passes law targeting puppy mills, bans sale of non-rescue animals at pet stores
A California law passed in 2017 took effect this year, prohibiting pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits unless the animal is obtained through a rescue organization. “It’s a […]
Preston works to lower homeowners’ flood insurance costs
KINGWOOD — Cuts in government-backed flood insurance means higher rates for policy holders, but Preston’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is trying to help. Help will come by Preston working […]
Monday deadline to register to vote in Preston school levy election
KINGWOOD — Monday is the deadline to register and still be eligible to vote in the Feb. 2 Preston school levy election. Early voting for the levy starts Friday and […]
Ability to make 3-pointers lifts Oklahoma State past West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — On paper, Oklahoma State only made two more 3-pointers than West Virginia on Saturday afternoon. In person, the difference felt more like a gulf in the Cowboys’ 85-77 […]
Column: Men’s basketball team shaping up for worst season since 2001-’02
MORGANTOWN — Isaac Likekele wound up and delivered what may officially go down as the low point of West Virginia’s season Saturday. Having already dribbled through the little bit of […]
