MORGANTOWN — During a Monday afternoon press conference Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake announced that city facilities, including city hall, the public library system and municipal court will be closed […]
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WVU Medicine to postpone elective surgeries
MORGANTOWN — At the urging of the U.S. Surgeon General and multiple professional medical societies, WVU Medicine will defer all elective, non-emergent surgeries and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures starting Thursday. Procedures […]
Gov. Justice declares state of emergency, says don’t panic, be a good West Virginian
MORGANTONW — Gov. Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in all 55 counties on Monday in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. While there are no confirmed cases yet, the […]
City sues landlord
The City of Morgantown filed a lawsuit seeking permission to demolish an unsafe structure because the building’s owner has not complied with a demolition order. Herold Berthy, owner of 619 […]
Fairmont State closes campus to community
FAIRMONT — In light of the continued development of the spread of COVID-19 and in the best effort to maintain the health and safety of students, faculty and staff, Fairmont […]
AG Morrisey addresses consumer issues during COVID-19 pandemic
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey briefed the press Monday on what his office is doing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “This is a time to prepare, to remain calm […]
UPDATE: MUB reconnects customers and discontinues water shutoffs amid coronavirus pandemic
MORGANTOWN — In addition to discontinuing water shutoffs and waiving late fees, Morgantown Utility Board also will work to restore service to customers whose water has been disconnected due to […]
Proposed power plant not as wonderful as promised
by Adrienne Epley and Kurt Griebel Longview Power proposes to construct a 1200 MW gas-fired power plant next to its existing coal-fired power plant near Fort Martin. It also proposes […]
March 15 letters to the editor
Our firefighters need to be paid properly The city of Morgantown has a professional full-time fire department that not only provides excellent service to our community but lowers your homeowner’s […]
Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry serves 500 on first Preston trip
KINGWOOD — Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry’s first visit to Preston County saw 250 households receiving food. According to Tammy Laney, coordinator for Food for Preston, counting all of […]
