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Star City election set for Tuesday
STAR CITY — On Tuesday, the town of Star City will hold its biennial election for Star City Council. This year, the ballot consists of many experienced candidates, in addition […]
Clear vision: WVPT wants to bring diverse theater offerings to audience
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The world premiere of “Storming Heaven: The Musical” marks more than the start West Virginia Public Theatre’s summer season. The production, based on Mountain State author Denise […]
Pa. governor, legislators, battle over new oil and gas severance tax plan
PITTSBURGH – West Virginia legislators and lobbyists are vigorously debating raising the severance tax on oil and gas extraction. Proponents argue that the gas developers make millions and can afford […]
75 years since world marked ‘longest day’
MORGANTOWN. W.Va. — As bullets snapped the air and worried soldiers darted their eyes this way and that, one sergeant sighed, shouldered his weapon and answered his own order. Halfway […]
New law allows emergency refills of expired life-saving medication prescriptions
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia residents will be able to access life-saving medicines when their supply runs out, the prescription is expired and the doctor can’t be reached to OK it, […]
Westover could allow fireworks in time for July 4th
A new councilmember was appointed and the first step to allow fireworks in the city limits during certain holidays was taken at Westover’s regular city council meeting. Gary Webber, 75, […]
Escape snake slithered past weekend search; still at large
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite a thermal imager and drones the Sabraton Snake still hasn’t been found and organized searches will not continue. Morgantown’s Public Information Officer, Andrew Stacy, said Monongalia […]
New guidelines mean more help for women, infants, children through WIC
More low-income families in Monongalia and Preston counties will be able to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children because of new federal income guidelines. According […]
Suit over where Gov. Jim Justice lives continues
CHARLESTON — The lawsuit over Gov. Jim Justice’s residency has a new legal twist that goes back to 1889. The current case is about whether Justice defies the West Virginia […]
