The fair runs through Saturday with carnival rides and food, pageants and livestock shows, 4-H and community exhibits and much more. The fairgrounds are open from 5-10 p.m. today, with […]
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DOH ‘Alternative 3’ looks to be early favorite for new Mon River bridge
MORGANTOWN — It was publicly announced last week that the West Virginia Division of Highways plans to build a bridge across the Monongahela River in the next 28 months. The […]
Survey shows parents ‘extremely concerned’ about possibility of gun violence in their children’s schools this year
Nearly 80% of parents responding to an annual back-to-school survey by a nonprofit, national advocacy group say they are worried about the possibility — and the inevitability, even — of […]
U.S. News ranks Ruby Memorial as state’s top hospital; obstetrics/gynecology nationally ranked
MORGANTOWN — WVU Medicine’s J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital was again ranked the top hospital in West Virginia and is ranked 41st in the nation in obstetric and gynecological care, according […]
Merchant Mixer, tour Wednesday downtown
Main Street Morgantown will host business professionals and investors of Morgantown’s Downtown and Wharf districts with a Merchant Mixer & Commercial Opportunity Tour on Wednesday. These events will highlight thriving […]
DHHR reminds parents of state immunization requirements
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds parents of West Virginia students of the importance of remaining up to date with vaccinations as the […]
Blacksmith Adam Palmer turns interest into artwork
“I would encourage people to investigate the way things were made in the past, by our ancestors,” blacksmith Adam Palmer told me. “There was a lot of talent, and a […]
HEPC revokes authority from AB
Financially troubled Alderson Broaddus University had its authorization pulled Monday during an emergency meeting of the Higher Education Policy Commission, and state higher education officials prepared an order leading to […]
Monongalia County Fair kicks off with parade
The 2023 Monongalia County Fair Parade marched down High Street Monday evening, setting things up for the rest of the week at Mylan Park. The fair runs through Saturday with […]
WVU BOG gets update on RIFs, academic transformation; Gee and BOG chair talk about the process
MORGANTOWN – The WVU Board of Governors voted on Monday to approve the rule changes governing faculty and classified staff RIFs — reductions in force — and severance package schedules. […]








