Morgantown’s 2018 crime rate fell below the state and national average, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “These numbers reflect the vigilance of both the citizens of the community […]
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Lithia Motors interested in expanding in region
Lithia Motors Inc., which acquired Freedom Ford — now known as Ford Lincoln of Morgantown — confirmed it is interested in expanding its presence in the area. Lithia acquired Freedom […]
Preston County Commission denied Solid Waste Management Board Grant for new glass recycling center
KINGWOOD — A Solid Waste Management Board Grant request was not approved for this year, according to Don Smith. Smith represents the Preston County Commission on the board. Money from […]
Manager of Middletown Mall admits to bankruptcy and tax fraud
Dietrich S. Fansler, manager of Pin Oak Properties, admitted to bankruptcy fraud and tax fraud, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced. Fansler, of Morgantown, is the managing member of Pin Oak […]
PHS teacher wins appreciation award, money for classroom
KINGWOOD — A “glowing recommendation” from a parent won Preston High teacher Caralea Warnick the 2019 Dino Colombo Law Firm Teacher Appreciation Award. On Tuesday, attorney Jon Godwin, of Colombo […]
Plasma drive for PANDAS all Oct. in Clarksburg
Debbie Nelson would sincerely love it if you rolled up your sleeve next month in Clarksburg. The act of rolling up one’s sleeve is what saved her son’s emotional health. […]
County looks at subdivision regulations
There’s a saying about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure. That saying, Monongalia County Planning Director Andrew Gast-Bray explained, gets to the heart of why the […]
Lawyer, bank dispute missing $212,500
The 83-year-old aunt of a Morgantown businessman is fighting a court order to pay a $212,500 settlement with United Bank after the original wire transfer was stolen by a scammer. […]
Energy efficiency jobs increase in W.Va.
West Virginia is outpacing the nation and all but one of its neighbors in job growth in the energy efficiency field. But in terms of actual numbers of jobs, it […]
Buckwheat Festival draws people back home
KINGWOOD — Deanna Schwilke and Norma Jean Rosenau traveled more than a few miles for the Buckwheat Festival. Schwilke is from Wenatchee, Wash., and Rosenau is from New Jersey. Schwilke […]
