Morgantown’s 2018 crime rate fell below the state and national average, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “These numbers reflect the vigilance of both the citizens of the community […]
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Lithia Motors interested in expanding in region
Lithia Motors Inc., which acquired Freedom Ford — now known as Ford Lincoln of Morgantown — confirmed it is interested in expanding its presence in the area. Lithia acquired Freedom […]
Local judge appointed to state panel
The state Supreme Court has appointed Monongalia County Circuit Judge Debra Scudiere to the West Virginia Mass Litigation Panel. “Judge Scudiere is very experienced in civil litigation, mediation and arbitration […]
Man accused in Preston bank robbery faces bank robbery charge in Mon County too
The man accused of robbing a Preston County bank Wednesday has also been charged with the 2018 robbery of First United Bank on Chaplin Road. Daryl Ray Waychoff, 55, of […]
Morgantown Police arrest 3 following traffic stop
MORGANTOWN – At about 2 a.m. Oct. 3, officers of the Morgantown Police Department encountered a vehicle driving the wrong way on Moreland Street and conducted a traffic stop when […]
Oct. 3 letters to the editor
Thank vets for success of Fix-A-Feral program The Monongalia County Humane Society sponsored a Fix-a-Feral or Stray in honor of the Oct. 16 Feral Cat Day. This program runs to […]
Preston County Commission denied Solid Waste Management Board Grant for new glass recycling center
KINGWOOD — A Solid Waste Management Board Grant request was not approved for this year, according to Don Smith. Smith represents the Preston County Commission on the board. Money from […]
County uses administrative process to close 197 inactive estates
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission presided over the administrative closure of 197 estates during Wednesday’s regular meeting. The closures are the result of a state law passed earlier this […]
Woman refuses to comply with judge’s order, files motion for disqualification and requests new judge
MORGANTOWN — Speaking before the Monongalia County Commission, Daleen Berry said she will go to jail before she complies with the order of Monongalia County Circuit Court Chief Judge Susan […]
Cops catch man fleeing from bank robbery in Bruceton Mills
MORGANTOWN — At about 11 a.m. Oct. 2, a man robbed Clear Mountain Bank in Bruceton Mills. Afterward, he ran around the building and fled on a motorcycle. He was […]
