Did you know that if you attend a WVU football game, a team from Monongalia County Health Department walks around the crowd and conducts scanning to look for radiation threats? […]
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Why I’m voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too
by Geoff Duncan It’s disappointing to watch an increasing number of Republicans fall in line behind former president Donald Trump. This includes some of his fiercest detractors, such as U.S. […]
We are entering a new world of caregiving
Is it fair to ask teenagers to give up sports and parties to care for parents or other older relatives? That’s an important question these days, because so many now […]
Preston Commission appoints Jim Fields as interim sheriff
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission met in emergency session Wednesday to appoint Jim Fields as temporary successor to Sheriff Paul “Moe” Pritt, not to exceed 30 days. Pritt died […]
Senate President Blair is defeated in primary as are incumbents Maroney, Swope and Karnes
The last time Blair’s seat was up, 2020, he earned 53% of the vote in the primary election to his far lesser known opponent’s 47 percent. That year’s general election […]
Statewide primary races: A look at the numbers
MORGANTOWN – In the GOP primary race for governor, winner Patrick Morrisey won 34 counties, runner-up Moore Capito took 10, and third-place finisher Chris Miller took 11. Here is a […]
Sip and stroll: Morgantown opens downtown PODA
MORGANTOWN — Sunshine beamed down on the Apothecary Ale House beer garden Wednesday afternoon as a crowd of 50 or so gathered to lift a glass and officially open Morgantown’s […]
Justice wins 51 counties in GOP U.S. Senate primary, Mooney takes 4; Democrat race more evenly divided, with Glenn Elliott coming out on top
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice took 51 of 55 counties in his landslide U.S. Senate primary race on Tuesday. The Democrat race was more evenly divided, with Glenn Elliott of […]
Commissioners say community, not government, the answer to unhoused crisis
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reiterated their belief that it’s not solely the responsibility of government to solve social issues, like homelessness. As has been […]
A Terra Alta sendoff for Charles Trembly, ‘the weather guy’
AccuWeather is calling for a high of 77 in Terra Alta Thursday, with sunshine and perhaps a passing shower in the afternoon. This, however, isn’t just another weather report for […]
