West Virginia passed another bleak milestone Monday, surpassing 6,000 COVID-19 deaths in the state. Justice read an additional 31 victims at the start of Monday’s briefing, bringing the toll to […]
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Kingwood Elementary library flooded
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Elementary’s principal and a Preston County Board of Education member gave a thank you to everyone who helped when a flood caused by malfunctioning sprinklers destroyed most […]
A look at bills introduced Monday, Feb. 14
MORGANTOWN — Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Monday, Feb. 14. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 622, to establish a new […]
House Education Committee puzzles and stalls on bill to hold back third-graders failing reading and math; distracted driving bill passes in House Tech
MORGANTOWN – A House bill to require third-graders who fail a statewide test measuring math and reading skills to be held back for a year hit a wall in the […]
It all adds up: Mon Math Field Day winners announced
The tabulations are in, and Monongalia County has a new tier of Math Field Day winners, who will now advance to regional competition next month. Students took on the numbers […]
Senators give hints about the coming debate on the House bill to cut income taxes
MORGANTOWN – The Senate passed bills Monday dealing with electric bikes and the National Guard. But some members’ remarks after the day’s business gave a glimpse of what’s ahead for […]
After long debate, House of Delegates approves bill to require extended supervision for repeat-offense fentanyl dealers
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates spent more than an hour Monday debating a bill to require extended supervision of repeat-offense fentanyl dealers who’ve done their time – then voted […]
Westover police catch alleged copper thieves at the scene
Two men have been taken into custody after Westover police found them removing copper wiring from a residence on Fairmont Road in Westover. Officers responded to the home on Feb. […]
Westover narcotics search warrant results in two arrests
Two men were taken into custody after officers with the Westover and Granville police departments worked together to obtain and execute a search warrant for the distribution of narcotics at […]
AREA ARRESTS
MORGANTOWN POLICE Molisee, Eric, 31, of Morgantown, obstructing an officer, Feb. 10, Officer Arthurs. Pugh Jr., Jerry Paul, 27, of Morgantown, domestic battery, Feb. 13, Officer Mayle. WESTOVER POLICE Amos, […]
