MORGANTOWN — Martin Luther King Jr. didn’t become who he was by simply dreaming. He galvanized a movement by doing. That was the reminder Sunday afternoon during his annual tribute […]
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Meals on Wheels will not deliver food due to weather
Due to weather forecast, Meals on Wheels will not deliver food Monday. Meal delivery will resume Tuesday, weather-permitting.
Animal shelter lands $50K grant to continue spay, neuter program
MORGANTOWN — Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia received a $50,000 grant to help continue its mission of providing free spaying and neutering services for those who can’t afford […]
Local officials watching push to eliminate business inventory taxes
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s business inventory tax was identified as one of the factors placing West Virginia at an economic disadvantage. Its elimination has been a talking point for Governor […]
Preston County offers new, free, wireless alert system
KINGWOOD — Preston County is now offering everyone free alerts by text, voice, email or pager on everything from boil water alerts to flooding. The Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) […]
Preston applying again for grant to help pet owners with spay/neuter costs
KINGWOOD – A $5,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant allowed county residents to spay/neuter their pets last year, and the county is reapplying for 2019. County Administrator Kathy Mace. Mace […]
Area to see effects of Winter Storm Harper today
Expect to see the effects of winter storm Harper throughout the rest of the weekend. Monongalia County Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency put out a winter weather advisory Friday for […]
Several events planned to honor Dr. King Monday
MORGANTOWN — Mahalia Jackson, the legendary gospel singer, wasn’t just in possession of a big voice. She also had an equally abundant capacity for social justice. On Aug. 28, 1963, on […]
Delegates to examine changes to foster care system
Delegates started examining changes to how West Virginia’s foster care system is run, potentially opening the door to managed care contracts. “Do you think this is going to be a […]
Hansell to discuss life after coal at WVU’s College of Law
The Energy Information Agency, an office of the federal Department of Energy, indicates West Virginia coal production is up 20 percent over the same period last year. Though the state […]
