Delegates passed a bill that would allow Hope Scholarship recipients who are educated in non-public settings to participate on public school athletic teams. “All it is doing is allowing kids […]
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MUB responds to customer concerns related to Ohio train derailment
In the wake of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Morgantown Utility Board assures its customers that the water in this area is safe for all uses. […]
WV Center on Budget & Policy comes to town to talk tax cuts, budget surpluses and alternate ideas to use state money
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy came to Morgantown Thursday evening to critique the tax cut plans brewing in the Legislature and to offer some ideas […]
Star City PD finds fentanyl during traffic stop; more at nearby motel
Two individuals are being held at North Central Regional Jail after Star City Police conducted a traffic stop which led to the discovery of fentanyl in the vehicle and in […]
WVSSAC officials tour Mylan Park track facility as push continues to host state meet
MORGANTOWN — Officials with the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission in town for the 2023 WVSSAC Swimming Championships — currently taking place at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park — […]
Campbell: Hope scholarship amendment won’t affect Mon Schools
The first reading of Policy 2371 proceeded without fanfare during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Monongalia County Board of Education. That’s because it was a formality. Policy 2371 will be […]
Driver under the influence flees from Westover patrolman
A Morgantown man is in custody after he allegedly attempted to flee from a Westover Police officer while under the influence. According to court documents, Patrolman Carver of Westover PD […]
Senate bill addresses CPS worker shortage with locality pay and new staff allocation system
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Finance Committee approved on Thursday a bill aimed at fixing the problem of hiring and retaining Child Protective Services workers across the state. SB 273 would […]
House passes severance tax break bill for extracting rare earth elements; Senate committee OKs insulin copay cap bill
MORGANTOWN — Legislators hope a tax break for companies that extract and produce rare earth elements and critical minerals will encourage them to set up in West Virginia. HB 3012 […]
Monarca-Taqueria brings traditional Mexican street fare to Morgantown
BY EVA MURPHY The Monarch butterfly species is known for its annual migration from the eastern United States to overwintering sites in Mexico. Irlanda Huff named her new downtown Morgantown […]
