KINGWOOD — Preliminary figures show that Preston County didn’t lose enrollment this school year. For an area that has seen a long term decline in enrollment, that’s good news, noted […]
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Mediation ordered in sexual assault lawsuit against Hopemont Hospital
KINGWOOD — Mediation will take place in a civil case filed four years ago against Hopemont Hospital and a John Doe, alleging a woman was drugged and raped while a […]
Motions heard in Preston murder case
KINGWOOD — Questions about how some state witnesses will testify in the murder trial of Joseph Edward Harrison were discussed in a hearing Tuesday. Harrison, 27, of Kingwood, is charged […]
Reedsville adds fence for safety at town hall
REEDSVILLE – New fencing is in place blocking a drop off next to Reedsville Town Hall. At an earlier meeting, council discussed removing the posts around a 20- foot area […]
State treasurer selects credit union to handle medical cannabis program finances
MORGANTOWN — The state treasurer’s office has selected a banker to handle transactions for the state medical cannabis program. Charleston-based Element Federal Credit Union submitted the winning proposal. The office […]
BOPARC board backs MUB’s recommended route through White Park
MORGANTOWN — The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners voted 5-1 with one abstention on Monday to support MUB’s selected route through White Park for the placement of a raw […]
Deputy finds drugs, gun, money during traffic stop
A man from Detroit and one from Preston County were arrested after a Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy found drugs, a gun and almost $15,000 during a traffic stop. Chico D. […]
NARO royalty owners annual convention set in Pittsburgh
The National Association of Royalty Owners will hold its annual convention Oct. 2-4 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. Friday’s agenda includes a Certified Minerals Manager review course, […]
Arthurdale Heritage applying for National Historic Site designation
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners are endorsing Arthurdale Heritage’s bid to become the first National Historic Site in West Virginia. Arthurdale volunteer Deborah Miller spoke to commissioners Monday and got their […]
Aug. 26 letters to the editor
Use of herbicides along creek bank all wrong We respect the job that Mon Power employees do. It’s not easy maintaining a system that’s continually assaulted by the elements. That […]
