CHARLESTON — More than 250 lawmakers, parents, union leaders and educators attended the West Virginia Department of Education’s third summit Wednesday on possible actions during the special legislative session on education […]
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Manchin, Charleston set to host W.Va.’s largest job fair
CHARLESTON — One of the largest job fairs the state of West Virginia has ever seen is going to be held at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on Friday. From […]
Letters to the editor March 21
Interstate 79 roadwork beyond the ridiculous What now? After nine months of resurfacing Interstate 79 from Mount Morris, Pa, to the Star City exit, they (roadwork crews) are at it […]
Candlelight vigil at WVU remembers Christchurch victims
MORGANTOWN — About 200 people gathered at WVU’s Woodburn Circle Wednesday evening for a candlelight vigil to respect and remember the victims of the Saturday attack at two mosques in […]
Monongalia County Commission asked to move on decade-old estate
MORGANTOWN — In March of 2009, Westover businessman Arthur P. Scotchel died. A decade later, his estate remains open. In the 10 years since his death, a number of administrators […]
Woman will spend up to 15 years in prison for death of 7-month-old son
MORGANTOWN — A pregnant woman will spend time in prison after her neglect led to the death of her first child. Through tears, Julie Porreca, 20, told Judge Susan Tucker […]
Former trooper indicted in connection with Berkeley County arrest
MARTINSBURG — One of two West Virginia State Police troopers fired in January following an alleged excessive force arrest in Berkeley County last year was indicted Wednesday by a federal […]
Area leaders push Manchin, Capito to halt emissions change to EPA vehicles rule
MORGANTOWN — Four local leaders are urging Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., to petition the Environmental Protection Agency and halt a change to a 7-year old […]
Kingwood Council OKs 2019-’20 budget; state must also approve
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council gave tentative approval to is 2019-2020 budget this week. Final approval can’t be given until the state approves the budget. The estimated budget follows the items […]
Monongalia County Commission signs off on Westover annexation
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission reconvened briefly Wednesday afternoon to sign off on Westover’s annexation of just under 400 acres of the ongoing WestRidge development. The annexation came by […]
