In February, an investigation by the Mon Metro Drug Task Force resulted in a major drug bust leading to federal drug trafficking charges against 25 individuals, 12 of whom are […]
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(Return) road trip: MountainFest is coming back to Morgantown this week
Hear that? Thunder, off in the distance — and Mother Nature doesn’t have a thing to do with it. It’s MountainFest, throttling its way back to Morgantown. Make that, the […]
Hiring changes expected to ease staffing issues at FCI Hazelton
The federal Bureau of Prisons is changing its hiring process, which could help relieve staffing shortages at the Hazelton Federal Prison in Preston County. The change comes more than a […]
Lazy summer? Not at MCHD, which is offering new services
It’s not that we don’t like a little down time ourselves, but with six active programs combined with our passion for public health, things don’t seem to be slowing down. […]
AARP awards grants to Preston organizations
Two Preston County organizations were recent recipients of the National AARP Community Challenge Grant Awards. Arthurdale Heritage Inc. received $10,025 and the town of Reedsville, $5,000. According to an AARP […]
MCHD WIC’s Harrison County lead testing expands to Monongalia, Marion
With the growing popularity of a grant-funded lead-testing pilot program in Harrison County, Monongalia County Health Department’s Women, Infants and Children (MCHD WIC) will be expanding the service into Monongalia […]
Granville exploring move onto county’s primary ballot
MORGANTOWN — The town of Granville is looking to follow Star City and Westover onto the county ballot. Granville Town Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on July […]
Three decades of friendship – chief deputies retire from Mon Sheriff’s Department
For more than three decades, Mark Ralston and Vance Lipscomb donned the uniform of the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department. They officially suited up for the last time on Friday, announcing […]
WVU researchers developing home sleep apnea test device to offer help to more patients
MORGANTOWN – WVU medical researchers are developing a home sleep apnea testing device that could open doors for more to get tested – benefiting them as patients, along with the […]
West Virginia cryptids spotted in Wisconsin
Mothman and the Flatwoods Monster sure do get around. West Virginia’s two most-famous cryptids are currently enjoying renewed interest at their second home these days, in fact. In northern Wisconsin. […]
