President Biden announced that Ryan Thorn was appointed Rural Development state director in West Virginia. He officially assumed this role Monday. State directors serve as the chief executive officer of […]
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Turpentine in my muscle rub? Yes, really
BY ALDONA BIRD Recently I bought some locally made oil for achy muscles. With spring chores ahead, I thought it could be useful to have in my arsenal. Before buying […]
Take-in for MAA juried Exhibit 60 set for April 6
Local artists are encouraged to enter their artwork in the 63rd annual fine art Exhibit 60, sponsored by Morgantown Art Association. This will be juried and judged by the internationally […]
Marshals search for mother who allegedly kidnapped child
CLARKSBURG — The U.S. Marshals Service is requesting the public’s assistance in apprehending a woman wanted in Bridgeport for felony concealment of a child. Adrienne Grace Marean, 35, was charged […]
Senators: renew emphasis on energy production
West Virginia’s senators have taken this inflection point of national energy policy to advance an “all-of-the-above strategy” while also promoting continued use of fossil fuels. Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, […]
Mon schools has another week of single-digit COVID cases: ‘They’re doing what they need to do, to keep safe’
Susan Haslebacher was an example of economy in motion last spring at Suncrest Middle School. It was the first day of a COVID vaccine clinic for students aged 12 to […]
MPO Policy Board bumps Harmony Grove, DuPont projects up MTP priority list
MORGANTOWN — It’s expected that by year’s end, the Mountaintop Beverage facility under construction in the expanded Morgantown Industrial Park will be pulling a near constant stream of tractor-trailers through […]
Out like a lamb? March weather continues to swerve from winter to spring
MORGANTOWN — The weather roller coaster will keep rolling for the next few days, going from cold to warm and back to cool again, according to the National Weather Service. […]
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WESTOVER POLICE Dupont, Jenny Elaine, 42, of Masontown, four counts shoplifting – 3rd offense, shoplifting – 2nd offense, possession, July 31, 2021-March 21, 2022, Officer Morgan. Harrison, Brettlyn, 9/2000, of […]
Guess what? There is no Shelob at Valley Falls
We were coming up the trail at a good clip when he stopped me. “Wait,” he said, holding me back. “Look.” I followed the direction of his pointing finger with […]
