A judge upheld her decision to grant summary judgment to dismiss a lawsuit against Mon Health System and one of its former doctors Monday. Susan Yokopovich-Wasco filed a lawsuit naming […]
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Animal organizations celebrate World Spay Day with vouchers
Today is World Spay Day, and area organizations will celebrate by offering vouchers to help curb the feral cat population, as well as assist those who have feline friends at […]
House defeats amendment to Bible-in-schools bill to match it to inclusive Senate version
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Monday snuffed an amendment to a bill aimed at allowing high schools to offer elective courses on the historical and literary significance of […]
Senate business tax cut bill squeaks out a win: 17-16; amendment vote delayed a day
After 2.5 hours of debate, Senate leadership’s signature business tax cut bill barely passed, 17-16. Two Republicans crossed the aisle to vote with the Democrat opposition on SB 837. That […]
Give Blood to Give Time highlights critical need for blood donors
MORGANTOWN — A three-sport athlete, 13-year-old Ellie Thornton is used to standing up to the opposition. Now she’s facing down aplastic anemia, a severe and deadly blood disease, and everyone […]
Pioneering NASA mathematician and W.Va. native Katherine Johnson dies
When John Glenn said to “get the girl,” everyone knew exactly who he meant. It was 1962, and NASA, America’s then-fledgling space agency, was still finding its interstellar legs. And […]
Pleasant Valley PSD issues boil water advisory for customers in subdivisions, on Brand Road
There is a boil water advisory in effect for Pleasant Valley Public Service District. The BWA includes Monongalia County PDS customers from 9 to 328 Brand Road and all residents […]
Feb. 24 letters to the editor
Residents betrayed by tabled ‘Randy’s Dream’ “We the people” are in dismay over the decision not to send SB 761, “Randy’s Dream” (named for Sen. Randy Smith, R-Tucker) road bill, […]
Energy Express summer program seeks volunteers
Through the WVU Extension Service Energy Express summer reading program, AmeriCorps members, volunteers and others help to enhance reading and comprehension skills for students throughout the state. Energy Express is […]
Free symposium to explore home rule topics and challenges
Across the United States, municipalities — like Morgantown — are responding on their own to pressing issues such as anti-discrimination, the environment, gun regulation and consumer protection. In West Virginia, […]





