Work continues on the area’s latest Sheetz, on the Mileground where the former Eloquence Antiques & Artisans sat. Below, brickwork begins on an outer wall. It is planned to be […]
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Murder, attempted murder among cases presented to grand jury
Two men accused of killing a West Virginia University student and a Masontown man accused of shooting another man in the face are among the 79 indictments returned by the […]
WVU Medicine will set up fulfillment center in Sears spot
Also coming to mall are Ollie’s, Appalachian Axe. Co of Westover WVU Medicine will take 80,000 square feet of space at the Morgantown Mall for what is being described as […]
Man arrested following car chase
A Morgantown man is charged with leading sheriff’s deputies on a vehicle chase in a stolen car. John P. Foster IV, 44, is charged with larceny and two counts of […]
Daily Report – June 23
Mon County Sheriff McDonald, David Wesley II, 32, of Independence, malicious or unlawful assault, June 21; Deputy Kuretza. High, Brandon Lee, 23, of Morgantown, domestic battery, domestic assault, obstructing an […]
FSU postpones commencement
As Fairmont State University continues to put protocols into place to welcome students back to campus in the fall, the university is saddened to announce the August Commencement Ceremony will […]
Aunt Jemima is off the pancake box. Do we dare hope for change?
“I wish I knew how it would feel to be free” — Nina Simone, 1967 Here’s a knock-knock joke:“Knock knock.”“Who’s there?”“Aunt Jemima.”“Aunt Jemima who?”“Ain’t yo’ mama on the pancake box?” […]
It’s time to bring the Civil War to an end
From the beginning a civil war was inevitable. The first seven decades of our history are a story of compromise, accommodation and temporizing, all in the attempt to avert armed […]
Preston Board of Education cancels 2020 outdoor graduation ceremony due to COVID concerns
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education voted unanimously Monday not to hold an outdoor graduation. The county had planned an outdoor graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 […]
Preston COVID-19 cases continue to climb; community spread confirmed
KINGWOOD — The number of COVID-19 cases continues to climb in Preston County, fueled by positive test results among people returning from Myrtle Beach, and the Preston County Health Department […]
