MORGANTOWN – Four Republicans are vying for their party’s nomination for the office of state auditor in the May 14 primary. One Democrat comes into the primary unopposed and will […]
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City’s planning commission approves vape shop restrictions
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Planning Commission has given its blessing to a zoning text amendment that would prohibit any new tobacco/vape shops from opening downtown. It’s recommending Morgantown City Council […]
A look at area state Legislature primary races: Some are competitive, some are not
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday’s primary election will see a handful of competitive races for area state legislative seats — a few will sail through to face an opponent in November, and […]
Early voting starts slow, finishes strong heading into Election Day
MORGANTOWN — About a third of the 6,244 early votes cast in Monongalia County came on days nine (959) and 10 (1,099) of the 10-day early voting period. Despite the […]
Mon Schools superintendent on Renaissance Academy vote: ‘We want you well-informed’
Early voting ended Saturday in Monongalia County with a total of 6,244 ballots cast. That was the word not long after polls closed at 5 p.m. from Carye Blaney, Mon’s […]
Morrisey leads GOP gubernatorial hopefuls in fundraising and polls
MORGANTOWN — With days to go before the May 14 primary election, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has been leading his five GOP rivals in fundraising and in the polls for […]
‘This is a humanity issue’ — students gather to protest ongoing Gaza strife
Omar Ibraheem looked over at WVU’s Woodburn Circle late Saturday afternoon with a smile and a nod. It’s Commencement weekend at the state’s flagship university, and handfuls of parents were […]
Morgantown Migratory Bird Day spotlights birds’ breathtaking expeditions and insects’ declining populations
The early bird may get the worm, but even the earliest of birds cannot overcome the sharp declines in insect populations in recent years. This year’s World Migratory Bird Day […]
Fairmont State, then Saturn? Drone competition next week has out-of-this-world expectations
FAIRMONT — This ain’t your dad’s drone. In other words, the students flying them next weekend at Fairmont State University won’t be using the buzzing crafts for aerial shots of […]
Attorney general’s race: 3 of 4 candidates are their own biggest financial supporters
MORGANTOWN – Three of the four candidates for the office of attorney general are the single biggest contributors to their own campaigns – either through donations or loans. Two Republicans […]
