Vantage Ventures, the new business incubator announced Friday and backed by West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics, will host more than 15 new companies at its […]
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Fire on Mason-Dixon Highway claims one life
A house fire Friday claimed the life of a woman at 10856 Mason-Dixon Highway, near the Wetzel County line. MECCA 911 received the call at 11:05 a.m. and dispatched the […]
Justice declares state of emergency for all 55 counties due to drought conditions
Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties, due to a prolonged shortage of rainfall that has caused moderate drought conditions across much of […]
Fire Marshal launches investigation into blaze that destroyed home
REEDSVILLE — The State Fire Marshal has been called in to investigate a Wednesday fire that destroyed a Stull Hill home, off W.Va. 92. The owner came home from work […]
Bike club to help lead WVU Homecoming Parade
David Austin is nine. And he doesn’t have time to mess about with the press — he’s got a bike to decorate. He deftly pushes the reporter off on mom […]
Morgantown among safest cities in W.Va. according to report
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 […]
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 […]
