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Morgantown Council to take up For The People Act resolution
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council will take up a resolution supporting the federal passage of the For the People Act (H.R.1). Currently before Congress, the bill would expand voting rights, […]
Concerned parent suggests Preston schools consider metal detectors
KINGWOOD – The Preston Board of Education is considering adding metal detectors as a further safety measure at Preston County schools. At Monday’s meeting, a local resident told board members […]
West Virginia University updates COVID-19 guidance
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University publicly updated its mask-wearing and out-of-state travel COVID-19 policies for fully vaccinated individuals in a WVU Today article published Tuesday. According to the story, WVU […]
Preston residents discuss water issues with commissioners
KINGWOOD — A group of concerned residents met with commissioners Tuesday to discuss water problems in the Marquess area. The group requested a million dollars for a project that would provide […]
Moderna vaccine may be OK’d for ages 12-15; Justice considering new vaccine incentives to reach Call to Arms goal
MORGANTOWN — It appears that the Moderna vaccine is safe for children ages 12-15, and it’s expected it will go before the FDA and CDC to consider making it available […]
One dead in interstate motorcycle crash
MORGANTOWN — A motorcycle driver died in a crash Monday evening on Interstate 79 near mile marker 145 southbound. According to witnesses, the driver lost control of the motorcycle while […]
New UTC bonds to be issued, some contingent on Kohl’s, Texas Roadhouse
MORGANTOWN — Developer WestRidge, the Monongalia County Commission and a team of legal and financial consultants had all but finalized a $72 million bond issuance in March 2020 to continue […]
Mon’s school district mulls over second COVID vax for middle-schoolers
Eddie Campbell Jr. knows all about teachable moments. Monongalia County’s superintendent of schools began his career as a teacher and coach in Virginia. Campbell’s resume also includes a stint as […]
Provost’s Office announces plans to merge two colleges
WVU Today The West Virginia University Office of the Provost announced recently the university’s plan to merge the College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and the College of Education […]
