A Preston County man was arrested and is being held without bond after allegedly trying to kidnap a woman at knifepoint on July 20 in Arthurdale. According to a criminal […]
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Cheat Lake residents tell FERC that Morgans Run Road can’t handle summer traffic if lake level is lowered
(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from the Division of Highways.) MORGANTOWN — Public comments opposing Lake Lynn Generation’s proposal to lower its seasonal minimal Cheat Lake […]
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MON SHERIFF Rector, Georgianna M., 52, petit larceny, domestic assault, July 26, Deputy Broker. Miller, Saprina Renee, 45, obstruction, July 29, Deputy Rose. Thorn, Jason Myers, 47, obstruction, July 29, […]
Experts say Yellowstone eruption merely an indicator of regular geological activity, not ‘The Big One’
In northwestern Wyoming, a giant has laid sleeping for nearly 70,000 years. The Yellowstone caldera, also referred to as the Yellowstone supervolcano, in Yellowstone National Park, is simultaneously an American […]
Gershkovich comes home, thanks in no small part to WSJ
The freeing of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on Thursday was not first reported in the paper where he works. We first heard the glorious news about his coming […]
You’ll never be Simone Biles, but you can definitely not be Matt Walsh
by David Mills PITTSBURGH — There are GOATS like Tom Brady and GOATS like Simone Biles. Many people from New York City west, not least Pittsburghers, will argue that Brady […]
What U.S. can learn from Canada about ending gerrymandering
by Robert Weiner and Olivia Ardito Over the past few years, the legitimacy of American elections has been called into question by Democrats and Republicans alike. Both sides can point […]
Urban hunt clears first reading in Westover
WESTOVER — An uncharacteristically large crowd was on hand Monday evening as Westover City Council passed on first reading an ordinance authorizing an urban archery deer hunt. The vote went […]
Monongah arrest video goes viral: Charges dismissed against woman shown
A bystander video showing the arrest of a 49-year-old Monongah woman on Aug. 1 went viral over the weekend, raising questions about the behavior of the arresting officer, Monongah Police […]
Mon Power sees solar net-metering customers grow by 50% since 2021
MORGANTOWN — While the number of net-metering customers remains a minute portion of Mon Power’s customer base, the number of households generating their own power has grown by 50% since […]
