MORGANTOWN – In the GOP primary race for governor, winner Patrick Morrisey won 34 counties, runner-up Moore Capito took 10, and third-place finisher Chris Miller took 11. Here is a […]
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Sip and stroll: Morgantown opens downtown PODA
MORGANTOWN — Sunshine beamed down on the Apothecary Ale House beer garden Wednesday afternoon as a crowd of 50 or so gathered to lift a glass and officially open Morgantown’s […]
Justice wins 51 counties in GOP U.S. Senate primary, Mooney takes 4; Democrat race more evenly divided, with Glenn Elliott coming out on top
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice took 51 of 55 counties in his landslide U.S. Senate primary race on Tuesday. The Democrat race was more evenly divided, with Glenn Elliott of […]
Commissioners say community, not government, the answer to unhoused crisis
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reiterated their belief that it’s not solely the responsibility of government to solve social issues, like homelessness. As has been […]
A Terra Alta sendoff for Charles Trembly, ‘the weather guy’
AccuWeather is calling for a high of 77 in Terra Alta Thursday, with sunshine and perhaps a passing shower in the afternoon. This, however, isn’t just another weather report for […]
Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff; Friends remember former Sheriff Paul ‘Moe’ Pritt, who died this week
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 passed […]
Get creative with nature
The beauty of nature has long been a source of inspiration for artists and creatives alike. For instance, the stunning landscape of Mountaineer Country is renowned for its Appalachian mountains […]
Honoring the fallen: Peace Officer Memorial Day observed in Morgantown
By Mike Nolting, WVMetroNews.com As part of National Police Week, Morgantown and the Monongalia County community came together Wednesday for Peace Officer Memorial Day. A formation of officers stood at […]
Patrick Morrisey wins GOP nomination for governor
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey won the GOP race for the nomination for governor on Tuesday, in a hard-fought campaign characterized by negative, often insulting campaigning. Morrisey will face […]
Voters renew all four excess levies for a second time
MORGANTOWN — To hear Maria Smith tell it, she never had a doubt. Smith, Mountain Line’s general manager, said she was confident Monongalia County’s voters would renew the transit levy. […]
