MORGANTOWN — Members of the Star City Volunteer Fire Department’s Disaster Response Team are in Panama City, Florida, but not for vacation. That part of Florida was devastated by Hurricane Michael earlier […]
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Leaders hope strong regional economy could boost rest of Mountain State
MORGANTOWN — An uneven economic recovery in West Virginia has disproportionately served some industries and some geographic regions ahead of others — at least so far. But Eldon Callen, VP for […]
Preston Grand Jury indictments listed for October
KINGWOOD — The October term of the Preston County Grand Jury returned 35 indictments: McGraw, Kristy Sue, 45, no address given — possession with intent to deliver Ritalin, receiving and […]
Westover Council agrees to purchase new van for maintenance workers
WESTOVER — Westover maintenance workers will have a new van later this week, after the city’s council agreed to purchase one during its regular meeting Monday night. The council amended […]
Morgantown High holds annual spaghetti dinner
MORGANTOWN — After Meatball Monday comes Turnaround Tuesday. “Now, we get the dinners out the door,” said Keith Reed, the longtime director of Morgantown High School’s Red and Blue Marching […]
Meetings under way for school closures in Preston County
TUNNELTON — Fewer than a dozen people attended the first of five informational meetings Monday on possible school closings in Preston County. Meetings are also set at Fellowsville Elementary tonight, […]
Longtime MUB counsel Stranko resigns, critiques leadership
MORGANTOWN — Referencing “Machiavellian cruelty at the hands of the general manager” longtime Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) general counsel Tim Stranko announced his resignation during Monday’s regular MUB meeting. Speaking […]
West Virginia football players join kids for Mini Day of Play
MORGANTOWN — About 40 kids in The Shack Neighborhood House’s after-school program got the opportunity to meet and play with WVU football players during the sixth annual Mini Day of […]
Murder charges among 35 indictments issued by Preston County Grand Jury
KINGWOOD — Three attempted first-degree murder charges were among 35 indictments handed down Oct. 15 by the Preston County Grand Jury. The indictments also included 12 drug-related indictments. Other charges […]
Sears to close Morgantown Mall store as retailer continues to struggle
MORGANTOWN — There weren’t a lot of shoppers in the Sears at Morgantown Mall Monday afternoon, but the ones who were perusing wares were quite active. One man was trying […]













