MORGANTOWN — The state Senate unanimously passed a bill aimed at fixing the problem of hiring and retaining Child Protective Services workers across the state, and sent it to the […]
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PEIA bill swiftly moves from Senate Finance Committee to the floor
Without any discussion or questions, the Senate Finance Committee advanced a broad-ranging bill affecting the Public Employees Insurance Agency, although the bill had been explored by other committees and during […]
City’s Pleasant and Walnut streetscape projects get a boost from federal funds
MORGANTOWN — From Pleasant Street then Walnut Street to Pleasant Street and Walnut Street. Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws said Tuesday that the city has received an additional $558,819 in […]
Why student press freedom matters
by Gene Policinski Student Press Freedom Day is tomorrow, and we should care more than ever about celebrating it. The Student Press Law Center, the prime organizer, says that Student […]
The Coolidge presidency at 100
How people understand history largely depends on who writes it and from what perspective. Calvin Coolidge, our 30th president, has received what might be called a raw deal from historians […]
MTEC to do in-school skills competition this week
Don Robinette was doing some yelling Tuesday afternoon at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center, but it wasn’t because he angry. He was endeavoring to make himself heard. “Just let […]
Burglary suspect gets additional charges for threatening police
A New Jersey man arrested early Sunday for an alleged burglary is facing additional charges for threatening the lives of arresting officers during processing. At approximately 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Morgantown […]
Arrest made following high-speed chase in Morgantown
A Morgantown man is in custody after police say he led them on a high-speed chase from University Town Centre to Van Voorhis Road, before crashing his vehicle in a […]
After long debate, House passes campus carry bill; it will head to the governor’s office
MORGANTOWN — The Campus Self Defense Act — known widely as the campus carry bill — is on its way to the governor’s office. The House of Delegates spent about […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFFS Damson, Christopher S., 25, possession, Feb. 3, Deputy Hunn. Wheeler, Travis James, 26, obstructing, Feb. 11, Deputy Alexander. Cadle, Elizabeth, 22, burglary, Feb. 18, Deputy King. Gooden, Michael […]
