NEWBURG — Preston County has a unique food pantry called Up With Newburg that is unlike the other county food pantries. This one delivers food to its clients and […]
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Preston man charged after driving SUV into home
Trey Edward Cooley, 19, of Bruceton Mills, was charged with DUI with serious bodily injury after he allegedly drove his vehicle into a home. According to the criminal complaint filed […]
Trails located in Star City are closed for paving
The Mon River Trails Conservancy is alerting the community that all sections of trail through the town of Star City are currently closed for a repaving project. The impacted area […]
MPO Policy Board says it needs more information on Exit 155
MORGANTOWN — Area policy makers on Thursday tabled a request from the West Virginia Department of Transportation regarding I-79 Exit 155 citing a need for additional information. The request before […]
MUB dedicates pipeline to former slave turned entrepreneur
MORGANTOWN — The patriarch of a proud and accomplished family. A foundational and transformative figure in the story of Morgantown. Entrepreneur, and predecessor of the modern water utility. John Edwards […]
Mon BOE accepts proposed budget; recognizes top-performing students and teachers
The Monongalia County Board of Education has quickly moved on after the overwhelming defeat of the Renaissance Academy bond measure during Tuesday’s primary election. Meeting in regular session that following […]
New report highlights racial and social barriers to cancer care, offers call to action to address disparities
MORGANTOWN – While significant progress is being made in the prevention and treatment of cancer, socioeconomic and racial/ethnic barriers mean not everyone has adequate access to care. This is the […]
MCHD outlines services in first of two town halls
Did you know that if you attend a WVU football game, a team from Monongalia County Health Department walks around the crowd and conducts scanning to look for radiation threats? […]
Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days. Pritt died […]
Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes
The last time Blair’s seat was up, 2020, he earned 53% of the vote in the primary election to his far lesser known opponent’s 47 percent. That year’s general election […]
