MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission and the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are looking forward to jump-starting tourism in the county. Actually, they’re looking backward. The commission […]
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Cost estimates of Holland Avenue becoming clear to Westover city council
WESTOVER—As the investigation into the underground structure of Holland Avenue continues, cost estimates for reconstruction are becoming clearer to the City of Westover. “We have our preliminary engineering report for […]
Grape grafting may lead to trying some wine
I’m no sommelier, but I do enjoy a glass of wine. I’m also partial to fresh fruit as well as to jams and jellies, so it only stands to reason […]
Manchin, Capito, McKinley join VA Secretary McDonough at Clarksburg VA hospital to discuss failures there
CLARKSBURG – Sens. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. David McKinley joined Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough at the Clarksburg VA hospital Monday for a tour and a […]
Two positive COVID cases in county schools
Two more cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday in Monongalia County Schools, the district said. The new cases are at Clay-Battelle and Suncrest Middle School. It wasn’t immediately known if […]
Justice: Loosened mask mandate for the vaccinated relying on honor system; $100 vaccine incentives for ages 12-15 in view
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice not unexpectedly announced Monday that he’s looking to include 12- to 15-year-olds in the $100 vaccine incentive program, now that they are eligible to be […]
Breaking down the mask mandate back-and-forth
MORGANTOWN — The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of sometimes-conflicting information regarding mask-wearing policies from federal and state officials, requiring local institutions and agencies to review their policies […]
UPDATE: Pleasant Valley PSD lifts boil water advisory
MORGANTOWN — The boil water advisory for Pleasant Valley PSD, issued May 17, has been lifted. It affected residents from 1933 to 1477 Mt Morris Road in Cassville, as well […]
West Virginia University releases activity manual for dementia caregiving
West Virginia University faculty members and graduate students have put together an activity guide that includes games, trivia and crafts designed to aid in dementia caregiving. The Appalachian Activities for […]
Sunday ceremonies close out WVU graduation weekend
MORGANTOWN — Marisa Young didn’t have time for global pandemics on Sunday. She was too busy graduating … and smiling. “I’m just so excited,” she said as she waited for […]
