Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 27. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 624, to create the West Virginia Black Lung Program and granting […]
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Trial begins for woman accused of 2018 murder
On Monday, a 42-year friend of Timothy Pahl described how she found his body during the opening day of the trial for the woman accused of murdering him. Sharon Hayes […]
Senate passes 3 bills for veterans; marks liberation of Auschwitz 75th anniversary
MORGANTOWN — the state Senate passed three bills on Monday aimed at helping veterans and active military members, and approved a resolution marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of […]
Cops seek info on missing 29-year-old
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Police Department is investigating a reported missing person and is asking the public for assistance. Hildie Mae Williams, 29, of Elkins, was last seen between 9-10 […]
Senate Judiciary OKs intermediate appeals court bill; Finance gets it next
MORGANTOWN — the Senate Judiciary Committee spent just shy of three hours on the intermediate court of appeals bill on Monday, approved an amended version in a party-line vote and […]
Bill to set up state website for legal ads stirs division, confusion in House Judiciary; goes to subpanel
MORGANTOWN — A bill to mandate a state website for legal advertisements in order to bypass print ads caused some confusion and consternation in the House Judiciary Committee Monday morning, […]
Have a Heart campaign to raise awareness, money for West Virginia Caring
West Virginia Caring, formerly Hospice Care Corp., is kicking off its 11th Annual “Have a Heart” fundraiser to increase awareness and raise money for patients who need advanced illness care […]
Area man pens book on Kennedy in W.Va.
Camelot always had lots of cash on hand. Boy, did it ever. A political boss in Logan County found out just how much during John Kennedy’s klieg-light run for the […]
Hearts of Gold and paws of fuzz: Service dog training program looks to place 10 puppies with vets
Morgantown’s Hearts of Gold service dog training program is seeking applications from local veterans in need of a mobility or psychiatric service dog. The application deadline is March 6. Hearts […]
Mon Health heart docs serve Grafton patients
Patients at Grafton City Hospital now have access to advanced cardiovascular care thanks to a new partnership with Mon Health Heart and Vascular. “With Grafton City Hospital’s main focus on […]





