The next time you drive past the Wharf District to regard all that riverfront development, think of former Morgantown mayor Ken Randolph Jr. Same for your next social-distancing foray down […]
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Preston Sheriff Sines, Ryan Lee, 42, of Friendsville, Md., breaking and entering, burglary, March 29; Deputy Knotts. Whetsell, Christina Noel, 34, of Terra Alta, obstructing an officer, March 29; Deputy […]
WVUM offers video visits
All WVU Medicine outpatient clinics are now offering video visits for established patients in an effort to provide timely follow-up care during the COVID-19 pandemic. “While we want to continue […]
Fairmont State to complete semester through digital modalities
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and recommendations by the CDC, White House, the governor and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Fairmont State University will […]
Preston County confirms the third case of COVID-19, one week after first
KINGWOOD — The Preston County resident who tested positive on Monday for COVID-19 has been investigated, close contacts have been identified and notified. Investigation has indicated that this case is […]
Retired pharmacist sews medical masks
Carrie DeFazio Stanley of Cheat Lake has her hands full these days with her toddler son, Britton. But Carrie, a retired pharmacist, who is now a stay-at-home mother and wife […]
The hunt is on: First Ward community sets up bear hunt for kids
Those walking around in First Ward may notice some fuzzy friends welcoming them from windows. Not cats and dogs, but bears. A community member posted a sign in the neighborhood […]
Justice stops all elective medical procedures, closes campgrounds to new out-of-state visitors
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice announced two more coronavirus-related executive orders during his Tuesday press briefing. One suspends all elective medical procedures effective midnight Tuesday. This is an effort to […]
Don’t let sunscreens burn you
I’m the first to admit, I make mistakes. Some I learn from, others I repeat. One error I end up making yearly is underestimating the power of the sun and […]
Plans move forward for annual event
KINGWOOD — Plans are going forward for the 79th Annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival, but the coronavirus has made planning more difficult. “We’re still hopeful,” of proceeding with the event, […]
