KINGWOOD — A Montrose man was sentenced Monday to one to three years in prison for attempted grand larceny. Four other charges were dropped. Jason Lee Sturms pleaded guilty in […]
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Preston commissioners extend home auction to benefit animal shelter
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners hope extending an online auction will bring in more bids for a home donated to benefit the animal shelter. Dolores Ryan left her entire estate to […]
WVU’s Finance U program helps teachers impart money management skills
Primary and secondary school teachers from all of the state’s 55 counties are in Morgantown this week to participate in West Virginia University’s 17th annual Finance University, a five-day professional […]
Those waiting for state tax refund checks could see them soon
CHARLESTON — Some patient or not-so-patient West Virginians will be getting their state refund checks over the next few days. State Revenue Secretary Dave Hardy said a batch of refunds […]
New Jersey man enters Alford plea to malicious assault
A man accused of biting someone’s ear off after choking them out in a fight entered an Alford plea to the crime in Monongalia County Circuit Court on Monday. Dean […]
July 8 letters to the editor
Harrop not qualified to say who speaks for who Since when does Froma Harrop get to decide who is black enough to speak for black people? “She is black but […]
July 7 letters to the editor
City’s annexation will have consequences Most of us are taught from the time we are children that actions have consequences. Not until we are prepared to live with the consequences […]
Help FTC, states stop scourge of dreaded robocalls
Robocalls come in all manner of manifestations. One of the latest: We answer a call, but suspecting a robocall, we say nothing. After a moment’s pause, a voice says, “Hello?” […]
Study shows increased dangers when prescribing narcotics to hospitalized patients
A hospital is meant to be a safe haven for patients, and Dr. Sunil Sharma understands it’s his job to keep it that way — which is why a nagging […]
Fairmont’s Arts and Antiques Marketplace changes hands
Arts and Antiques Marketplace, a Fairmont mainstay for four decades, has been bought by Claudio Corp. of Morgantown. The change of ownership of Arts and Antiques will not be apparent […]





