Twice a year, law enforcement agencies across the country participate in National Drug Take Back Day. The next one is set for Oct. 26. “It is important to offer these […]
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Justice shocked by Preston County roads
KINGWOOD — “The cavalry’s coming, and we’ve already come, and we’re not going to go away till the last road’s fixed. That’s all there is to it,” Gov. Jim Justice […]
Mon County launches Quick Response Team to treat overdoses and provide recovery support
Monongalia County ranks fifth for opioid overdose deaths in West Virginia, according to the county health department. “But the reality is that no one has the complete picture,” said Lee […]
Hydrate the Herd: Farmers can receive up to $400 reimbursement for water tanks
On Wednesday, an emergency assistance program to help West Virginia farmers affected by the ongoing drought get water to their livestock was announced. The West Virginia Conservation Agency launched the […]
McDonald’s in Sabraton closed for renovations, drive-thru set to reopen Oct. 18
The Sabraton McDonald’s, across from the Kroger Market Place on Earl L. Core Road, will reopen Oct. 18 following a renovation that is scheduled to take less than two weeks […]
$5M in federal funding to expand broadband access in Mon, Marion and Preston counties
Residents in some rural areas of Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties may see improved internet access soon, thanks to grant funding from the USDA. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and […]
Judge denies motion to overturn sex assault conviction
A motion to overturn the conviction of Timmy Crockett and either acquit him or grant him a second trial was denied on Monday. Crockett was convicted of second-degree sexual assault […]
Justice talks roads, economy at town hall
Legendary Marshall football coach Bob Pruett was in the audience Monday when his WVU counterpart, Don Nehlen, introduced West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice during a re-election town hall at the […]
Mylan Park opens membership options for new aquatic center
Mylan Park announces Aquatic Center membership opportunities are now available. Set to open Nov. 1, the 90,000-square-foot Aquatic Center will house a community pool with six 25-yard lanes for lap […]
Man appeals murder conviction after 28 years
KINGWOOD — A man who has served 28 years in prison for murder testified Friday that his brother committed the crime and he took the blame because their mother asked […]
