MON SHERIFF’S Holbert, Joel, 36, destruction of property, violation of protective order, June 24, Deputy Bradford. Paugh, Larry Allen, 30, two counts assault, June 26, Deputy Bradford. MORGANTOWN POLICE Spade, […]
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Operation Welcome Home to hold an agriculture workshop, ‘a place for veterans to gather and learn from one another’
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Whether you’re seeking a hobby in gardening or a career in agriculture, Operation Welcome Home invites everyone to participate in its upcoming Veterans Agriculture Training Program Workshop. […]
Big Daddy Guns pushing forward despite community pushback
MORGANTOWN— Big Daddy Enterprises Public Relations Coordinator Nicholas Lahera said the Florida-based company has not faced the kind of community resistance it’s receiving in Morgantown. Big Daddy Unlimited is the […]
AAA predicts busy travel weekend for July 4 holiday
It’s no secret gas prices go up around holidays. Even with gas prices near $5 — the national average was $4.92 on June 24 — July 4 holiday travelers should […]
Tick-borne diseases on the rise: What you can do to stay safe
By: Kaitlyn Eichelberger Ticks. If you’ve spent time outside, you’ve most likely encountered them. Even if you think you haven’t, many tick bites go unnoticed. This is what makes it […]
‘Spiderhead’ doesn’t quite make the cut in dystopian fiction
I love dystopian fiction. When I discovered “Black Mirror,” I devoured it. I am not a fast reader, but I finished “The Hunger Games” series in just a few days. […]
State board and superintendent say that Hope Scholarship defies state Constitution
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s superintendent and state school board have come out against the new Hope Scholarship, saying it goes against the state Constitution by diverting funding away from the […]
Plea talks continue in Jan. 6 case for Tanios
Morgantown resident George Tanios is still scheduled for an October trial for his role at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but defense attorneys acknowledged they’ve continued talks with […]
Swinging into Summer
People around West Virginia are able to swing into summer thanks to students from Nicholas County Career and Technical Center and the state Department of Tourism. Those visiting Coopers Rock […]
Mon’s ham radio operators going live in emergencies: ‘That’s what we do’
And just like that, a bunch of people with radios, microphones and their own antennas became part of emergency-dispatch lore. When computer crashes and power failures knocked MECCA 911 off […]
