WHEELING — The retired bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston can no longer exercise any priestly or episcopal ministry within the diocese. Archbishop William E. Lori, the Apostolic Administrator of the […]
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Preston County Commissioners discuss termination of DOH head
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners commented Monday on Gov. Jim Justice’s termination Sunday of State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith. The action comes just weeks after Justice ordered Smith to tour […]
Letters to the editor: March 10
Wake up to shortage of volunteer firefighters I am writing to you today about a crisis that can no longer be ignored. West Virginia, as well as many other states, […]
Think about those who sacrificed for your freedom of speech
Remember who paid for your right to demean state I was born and raised in a small mining camp (No.9) outside of Farmington. I left my beautiful home state many […]
Brookhaven Road not safe to drive on
I would like to express my thanks to Stephen Lopez (DP-Thursday) for hopefully the first step at bringing much needed safety improvements to Brookhaven Road. Yes that bane of all […]
Candidate withdraws from race for council; admits falsifying campaign signatures
MORGANTOWN — Aaron Metz has withdrawn his candidacy for the 7th Ward seat on Morgantown City Council, admitting he “cut corners” in collecting signatures on his nominating petition. As part […]
Make-A-Wish seeking W.Va. volunteers
MORGANTOWN — Make-A-Wish West Virginia wants to add to its volunteer base in 32 counties, including Monongalia, Preston, Taylor, Marion and Harrison. The organization said children who are living with […]
Benefits from shootout will go toward veteran groups
Fifteen lanes, 15 firearms and one day of fun — all for a good cause. Operation Welcome Home and the Mon Health Foundation are holding the second Morgantown Shootout fundraiser at […]
Church hosts Celebrate Recovery meetings for hurts, traumas and addictions
MORGANTOWN — Just as every person is different from the next, so are their hurts, traumas and addictions. That’s why Suncrest United Methodist Church put together its Celebrate Recovery program. […]
Gov. Justice dismisses transportation secretary, wants to move in new direction
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the immediate termination of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith on Sunday afternoon. “I want a new direction to be taken with our Department of Transportation, […]
