KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Sewer Board approved a request from a local resident who wants to cover an above-ground sewer line. The line crosses a creek at the end of […]
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High schools forced to rethink prom, graduation
Don’t cancel that corsage just yet. Or the mortarboard, or the tassel either. While COVID-19 has forced Monongalia County’s three high schools to postpone prom and graduation, those two milestones […]
Former FRMC employees will file suit against Alecto
The union representing 120 displaced workers at the former Fairmont Regional Medical Center said Monday it will file a lawsuit in federal court against the California-based owner of the now […]
WorkForce still working to handle unemployment claims backlog; W.Va. positive cases remain among lowest in U.S.
MORGANTOWN — Monday was the first day for the West Virginia National Guard to aid WorkForce West Virginia with the backlog of unemployment claims stemming from coronavirus-related business closures. Over […]
Grafton hospital names Boyles chief administrative officer
Interim head brings more than 20 years of experience Grafton City Hospital announced the naming of George C. Boyles as chief administrative officer. Boyles has been serving as the interim […]
Star City woman pushes for ordinance
McIntosh wants anti- discrimination rule for the town By Olivia Morgan STAR CITY — “I am by no means done — even when it happens, we don’t quit there,” DeeDee […]
New Addition
Antique, artisan marketplace will open when it’s safe KINGWOOD — A new business is moving onto Price Street. Pockets of Time owner Karen Stone said she and her daughter, Heather […]
Hotline available during pandemic
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for addiction treatment in West Virginia has not slowed down. Brittany Shawver, director of the HELP4WV addiction hotline said that she has seen little […]
MHP employees donate to food pantry
KINGWOOD — Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital employees donated $700 to help support Food for Preston in the current time of need. The donation comes from a seven-year tradition originating […]
Trump’s racist comments fueling hate crimes against Asian Americans
Coughing is now a doubly serious concern for Asian Americans. Like everyone else, we’re afraid of contracting the coronavirus. As a racial group, we have an additional fear: Being profiled […]
