MORGANTOWN — A Pennsylvania rock drilling company with a Morgantown office will pay a $12,360 civil administrative penalty for a diesel spill into White Day Creek, according to a consent […]
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Scammer posing as VFD Association in Mon County
MORGANTOWN — Someone is calling around posing as a member of the Monongalia County Volunteer Fire Firefighters Association and asking for donations, which is something the association doesn’t do according […]
‘Tattooed Lady’ sells area on unique antiques
During the 19th century, when the circus came to town, people would pay a dime to see oddities and mysteries in the world, like a two-headed bull. When Jillian Kelly […]
Preston County offices working on cyber security
KINGWOOD — County offices in Preston passed the first cyber security test with good marks, County Network Specialist William “Biff” Armstrong reported Monday. County commissioners earlier agreed to pay IT […]
Bass Pro Shops is coming to WestRidge development
MORGANTOWN — Bass Pro Shops is coming to Monongalia County. An announcement Monday from WestRidge Inc. and the regional hunting, fishing and outdoor retailer said the store will anchor WestRidge […]
Fire at former Preston County rehab center deemed suspicious
KINGWOOD — The cause of a fire that destroyed the administration building of a former youth drug treatment center is under investigation. The Olympia Center, located off W.Va. 7 west […]
Aug. 12 letters to the editor
Even boy from Brussels used to sow bad seeds Perhaps you saw the bumper sticker from several years back that showed a little boy peeing on President Obama. I was […]
WVU Foundation raises $177M for fiscal year
West Virginia University’s pocketbook is a little fuller these days because of recent donor generosity. The WVU Foundation, WVU’s fundraising arm, said $177 million was donated during the recently completed […]
Buckwheat Festival named a Top 20 Event by tourism society
KINGWOOD — The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) named the Preston County Buckwheat Festival a Top 20 Event for September 2019. According to its website, STS promotes and develops tourism in […]
Mon County Fair Week kicks off Monday with parade downtown
The county fair is an American summer tradition that conjures up images of rides, food, games and music across generations. Tonight at 7:30 p.m., the Monongalia County Fair parade will […]
