CHARLESTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced there will be a third round of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits allocated to eligible students who qualify for free […]
Latest News
Before Lent starts, it’s time for doughnuts
BY ALDONA BIRD Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carnival — whichever name you choose, the holiday is upon us. My family’s tradition is to make doughnuts today, and then give up […]
After ‘anti-stereotyping’ expires, Senate picks up ‘anti-racist’ bill
Just a couple of days after an “Anti-Stereotyping Act” expired in a House committee, the Senate took up a similarly themed “Anti-Racism Act.” A majority of the Senate Education Committee […]
Hyperloop project changes course
BY MIKE NOLTING The wait will continue for any groundbreaking for the Virgin Hyperloop project announced nearly two years ago. That announcement concerned a proposed $500 million validation center on […]
Masks no longer mandated in Preston County Schools
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools changed t’s COVID-19 protocols Monday, effectively removing its mask mandate. The Board of Education unanimously voted to follow the most recent West Virginia Department of […]
Local “Hometown Heroes” recognized by West Virginia Can’t Wait
When disaster strikes or problems arise, it is the hometown heroes who are the first to lend a hand in local communities. Across the state, 40 groups and individuals have […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF’S Martin, David Lee, 43, of Maidsville, possession, Feb. 24, Deputy Alexander. Hartley, Kaleb Aaron, 29, of Morgantown, possession, Feb. 26, Deputy Schubert. STATE POLICE Morton, Brian Edward, 51, […]
Two wristwatches and lots of resolve: Morgantown’s Ukrainian community talks about the fighting back home
For the past five days, Serhii Bahdasariants has been walking around WVU and Morgantown with two wristwatches. The one on his right wrist is set to Ukrainian time. “I’m looking […]
Crittenton Services, Lauren’s Wish, Catholic Charities join agencies at Hazel’s House of Hope
MORGANTOWN — An addiction triage center, a behavioral health provider and the largest private social service agency in West Virginia are adding their names to the roster of agencies making […]
House considers second locality pay bill
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates is working a second locality pay bill in the final weeks of the legislative session. The House Finance Committee originated and passed a bill […]
