A Morgantown man who pleaded guilty of sexual assault and burglary was sentenced today in Monongalia County Circuit Court. Gerald Thomas McCarthy, 58, was sentenced by Circuit […]
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Preston County administrator position to become two roles
KINGWOOD — When Preston County Administrator Kathy Mace retires at the end of June, her job will be split into two. Mace proposed the restructuring of the […]
A look at bills introduced Friday, Jan. 21
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Friday, Jan. 21. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 460, to […]
Governor’s Honors Academy for top high-schoolers set for this summer at Fairmont State
Since 1984, the West Virginia Governor’s Honors Academy has served as a summer camp for smart kids. Really, really smart kids. Top-performing students admitted to the academy […]
The Top Reasons People Call 211
We’re so often trying to get the word out about what United Way does for this community that it’s often difficult to describe everything in just a […]
University High wrestling honors seniors
Coach Ken Maisel and the UHS wrestling team held their annual senior night on Thursday when they hosted Morgantown High and Buckhannon-Upshur for a night of round-robin […]
Mon Schools: 359 students out with COVID last week
Last week’s COVID report from Monongalia County schools has some pandemic sticker-shock attached to it, Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said. Said shock, because 359 students presented with […]
Second former MECCA employee files suit alleging hostile work environment
MORGANTOWN — A second former employee of MECCA 911 is suing the Monongalia County Commission alleging, among other things, that the county allowed a hostile work environment […]
Hazelton staff member attacked by inmate
BRUCETON MILLS — Inmates at United States Penitentiary Hazelton are in lockdown after a staff member was physically assaulted by an inmate Tuesday. “The violence has increased […]
Gov. Justice plans in-person State of the State Address for Jan. 27
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice announced on Thursday that he will deliver his in-person State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature at […]