MORGANTOWN — The five women who have served Morgantown as its mayor were honored at the start of Tuesday’s Morgantown City Council meeting. Susan Arnold and Brenda Shinkovich, representing the […]
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Wintry weather leads to accidents on Interstate 68
KINGWOOD — Interstate 68 in Preston County was littered with accidents Tuesday as ice and snow ushered in spring. About 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Preston Office of Emergency Management (OEM)/911 put […]
An 18-year-old man sentenced for burglary and robbery
MORGANTOWN — An 18-year-old man was sentenced to the Anthony Center for the crimes of burglary and aggravated robbery. Korte Pettis, of Morgantown, previously pleaded guilty to the crimes. Monongalia […]
WVU Medicine hosts “Go for the Greens” class
MORGANTOWN — “Growing up, did your parents make you eat vegetables?” asked Judy Siebart, a registered dietician from WVU Medicine. Most people said “yes” but mentioned typical vegetables, such as […]
Snow in store for first day of spring
MORGANTOWN — Snow may be blooming in the air today for the first day of spring, depending upon how two storm systems over the Mid-Atlantic and New England decided to […]
MUB to take over trash and recycle billing
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) will be ready to take over trash and recycling billing for Republic Services’ residential customers in Morgantown on May 1. MUB General Manager […]
Free training session on family reunification after a crisis
First responders, victim advocacy groups, field counselors and school, university and hospital personnel are encouraged to take advantage of a free training session on family reunification after a crisis. The […]
Preston man charged with assault and wanton endangerment
KINGWOOD — A Bruceton Mills man is charged with malicious assault and wanton endangerment with a firearm after police allege he shot a woman through the foot. Robert Alan Rider, […]
Preston commissioners detail 2018-19’ budget
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners detailed a 2018-‘19 budget March 19 that includes raises for county employees, funding some requests from the community and continuing support for libraries, fire departments and […]
Man sentenced to 90 days home confinement, road rage incident
A man seen on video in a road rage incident last year was sentenced to 90 days home confinement, Mar. 19, for his actions. William Sothen, 64, of Salem, pleaded […]




