When staff of the Suncrest Dental Group returned to work Wednesday morning after a long weekend, they were met with a scene that could stand up next to footage from […]
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Morgantown exploring ‘refreshment area’ concept for alcohol consumption
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown representatives plan to connect with counsel from the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration to parse out exactly what the city can and can’t do in terms […]
Nothing like a good book: State debuts literacy campaign for elementary students
It’s both the classroom adage and intellectual absolute: By third grade, a kid is no longer learning to read. He’s reading to learn. Or, he should be. However, that’s not […]
Mon Commission approves agreement tied to three-way Popenoe Run project
MORGANTOWN — “Finally,” Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom said Wednesday as the commission voted to approve an agreement to facilitate the release of American Rescue Plan Act dollars for […]
Mon school buildings damaged by last week’s weather
It was a relatively balmy 45 degrees Wednesday afternoon as Eddie Campbell Jr., worked through some paperwork in his office. Insurance paperwork, the Monongalia County Schools superintendent said, ruefully. That’s […]
Mon Commission opens process to fill county prosecutor’s seat
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission announced Wednesday that it is accepting letters of interest and resumes from individuals interested in becoming the county’s chief litigator. Early last week, Gov. […]
New Monongalia County circuit clerk takes oath
Matching the spirit of the new year, three new Monongalia County circuit clerk officials were sworn in Wednesday, while tearful farewells were said to retirees. As his last official act […]
Of blue jeans, drywall and ‘an instinct for the underdog’: Friends and colleagues remember Larry Starcher
It didn’t take long for the bona fides to start stacking up after that call, Phyllis Stewart said, Tuesday. She’s talking about the one that came in from the office […]
Morgantown man facing charges for threats against family court staff
A Morgantown man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making threats against a Monongalia County Family Court Judge and court staff. Last week on Dec. 19 and Dec. 22, Morgantown […]
Frigid temperatures reveal ‘crisis of homelessness’
MORGANTOWN — In the days leading up to a brutally cold Christmas weekend, Becky Rodd said staff and volunteers with the Monongalia County Warming Shelter anticipated they might see as […]
