When my children were in preschool, they regularly received gifts from the Queen of Country herself. Every month, like clockwork, a book arrived in the mail from an international initiative […]
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Faculty question how university got into a financial bind
West Virginia University’s faculty asked questions about the likelihood of coming job cuts, and a senior vice president said he’s sorry the university is in this position. “I wish I […]
MPD Chief Powell: The loss is staggering for us
MORGANTOWN — Several members of the Morgantown Police Department lined the back wall of the Monongalia County Commission chamber Tuesday evening as Morgantown City Council opened its meeting with a […]
MPD officer remembered for his kind heart and infectious smile
As visitation services for Morgantown Police Officer Zane Breakiron begin this evening at Abundant Life Church in Uniontown, the hearts of those who knew him remain heavy. Breakiron, 34, was killed […]
An Avalanche of breakfast and lunch is coming to Mon Schools
A chicken tender can’t take up for itself — but Monongalia County Schools can. Should any freezer across the district begin an unplanned thaw, be it by power failure or […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF Rose, Matthew James, 41, burglary, June 5, Deputy Martin Jr. Licciardi, Thomas Lee, 42, domestic assault, June 3, Deputy Lough. MORGANTOWN POLICE Turner, Justin Michael, 35, possession, […]
Gardening leads to curiosity about industrial insects
While digging holes to plant tomato seedlings, I found lots of ants in my garden. I expect to disturb an ant nest sometime in the course of the gardening season, […]
SP head: Troopers were ‘ambushed’
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — State Police Superintendent Col. Jack Chambers confirmed Monday that Sgt. Cory Maynard and other troopers were “ambushed” while responding to a shooting call Friday in […]
Westover charter changes pass first reading
WESTOVER — Two charter amendments that will significantly alter elections in the city of Westover were passed on first reading Monday by Westover City Council. But not without a […]
Capito tours Mon Health, gets a look at innovations and programs
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito took a tour of Mon Health Medical Center Monday afternoon, following a visit to the Northern Panhandle. The tour came at the invitation of […]
