CHARLESTON — When you get your vehicle inspection sticker in West Virginia this year you’ll notice a little increase in the cost but in exchange you’ll get a sticker that […]
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Third Grade Success Act implementation underway in Monongalia County Schools
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK Components of the Third Grade Success Act are being implemented in Monongalia County this year. House Bill 3035 lays out specific changes for schools in an effort […]
Bishop Brennan releases new letter regarding Israel-Hamas war
CHARLESTON — Wheeling-Charleston Diocese Bishop Mark Brennan says he’s continuing to pray for the people of Israel as the war with Hamas rages on. Brennan released a letter this week […]
How to have a meaningful conversation with your MAGA dad
by Jean Guerrero Lately, I avoid conversations with my father because of his passion for lecturing me about politics from a hard-right perspective. It began during COVID lockdowns. Not long […]
National debt: The sky IS falling
The headline in Tuesday’s New York Times caught my attention: “The Debt Matters Again.” The article by German Lopez draws attention to the growing problem of the national debt, which […]
Snow or rain: Temperatures will largely determine weekend weather
MORGANTOWN — Earlier this week, the hot topic among local meteorology enthusiasts was the possibility of big snow this weekend. Now, not so much. “It’s been trending in the […]
Details still unclear in fatal I-79 accident
Investigators with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department are still investigating a deadly accident on Interstate 79 Wednesday morning that claimed the lives of two people, sent two others to the […]
Mon Power holds kickoff gathering for its Fort Martin solar site
MORGANTOWN – Local political and business leaders gathered at Mon Power’s Fort Martin solar power site Thursday afternoon for a kickoff celebration and “flip the switch” day, as the company […]
Hoop Dreams: Elks Lodge 411 setting up for another free-throw competition Saturday
Basketball free throws as a metaphor for life and success? “Of course,” Jon Kline said. “You’re out there, all by yourself. And you have to earn it. No one’s going […]
Preston commission receives first dose of opioid settlement funds
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners received the first check from the Opioid Settlement Funds during their Tuesday meeting. Hunter Mullens of Mullens and Mullens hand-delivered the $599,802.64 check to commissioners […]
