MORGANTOWN – The state Senate set the stage Thursday to erect a memorial to child labor and child workers who died on the job in Fairmont. Senators unanimously approved HB […]
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Mon Sheriff’s Department remembers fallen colleague 10 years later
Dedicated. Family man. A character. Someone who could make you laugh. These are just a few ways Deputy Sgt. Michael Todd May is remembered by officers, staff and friends at […]
White Park continues to impact city, MUB relationship
MORGANTOWN — The 2019 drama between the city of Morgantown and the Morgantown Utility Board regarding White Park continues to impact the relationship between the city and MUB. That was […]
Area arrests
SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES Somerruk III, Paul Alexander, 49, of Morgantown, disorderly conduct, Feb. 5, Deputy Thompson. Cole, Jessica, 41, of Masontown, possession, Feb. 3, Deputy Hall. Lowdermilk, Christina Ann, 24, of […]
Mon students to keep masks on for now
That mask your kid has been wearing to school — for forever, it seems — is going to continue to be part of the daily wardrobe. At least for now, […]
A look at bills introduced Wednesday, Feb. 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 647, to prohibit discrimination, based […]
AG Morrisey announces MOU on statewide allocation of future opioid suit settlement funds
MORGANTOWN – State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday that his office has reached an agreement with 54 counties and dozens of municipalities on the allocation of expected settlement and […]
Local Black artist on the rise: Cydney Thomas shares her vision with others
MORGANTOWN — Cydney Thomas was always an artistic kid. The West Virginia University senior came to Morgantown to become a lawyer but changed her mind and switched to a painting […]
House committee OKs bill to prohibit naming public buildings for public officials in office
MORGANTOWN – The name Robert C. Byrd was never mentioned, but the House Government Organization Committee approved a bill on Wednesday that might have had an impact back in Byrd’s […]
Sen. Sypolt recognized by state’s Farm Bureau
Sen. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, was the second-ever recipient of the West Virginia Farm Bureau’s Legislative Service Award. “I was really quite taken back by the whole thing,” Sypolt said. “And […]
