Billy Coffindaffer, the farmer, war veteran, college professor, college administrator, community activist and family man who always came back to West Virginia, died last week in his adopted hometown of […]
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Green groups challenge Mountain Valley Pipeline extension into North Carolina
MORGANTOWN – As Mountain Valley Pipeline proponents and opponents await a U.S. Supreme Court decision on two stays blocking its completion, environmental groups are working to block a proposed extension […]
Fair parade to be adequately staffed following cancellation of Pride Parade
With the Monongalia County Fair set to begin next week, the annual Kick-Off Parade is scheduled for Monday, July 31 in downtown Morgantown. Back in June, a parade scheduled to […]
Mannington man arrested for breaking into cars on Wedgewood Drive
A man found breaking into vehicles on Wedgewood Drive in Morgantown is in custody after a witness who saw a man “trying car door handles” called Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputies […]
Campbell plans to recommend a new principal for North at July 25 BOE meeting
A new principal could be in place at North Elementary School following the July 25 meeting of the Monongalia County Board of Education. “I’m prepared to make a recommendation,” District […]
MUB looking at flood control project in the Acorn Village, Tanglewood areas
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board is exploring a project to reduce the frequency and severity of flooding in the Oak Court, Acorn Village and Tanglewood areas of Morgantown. During […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFFS Phillips, John Christopher, 45, domestic battery, domestic assault, obstructing, July 19, deputy Summers. Jones III, Rodney R., 28, attempt to commit a felony, July 21, Deputy Neff. Riggleman, […]
Attorney General Morrisey files brief with U.S. Supreme Court supporting completion of Mountain Valley Pipeline
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined the list of elected officials urging the U.S. Supreme Court to authorize resumption of construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Morrisey announced […]
State Auditor J.B. McCuskey switches from 2024 GOP race for governor to attorney general
MORGANTOWN — State Auditor J.B. McCuskey has stepped out of the Republican race for governor and joined the race for attorney general. “I am a strong, principled conservative who will […]
Friends of the Cheat set to construct three miles of Cheat River rail-trail
MORGANTOWN — Friends of the Cheat aims to have three miles of the Cheat River Rail-Trail open in 2024. FOC has grant funding to do construction of this three-mile first […]
