It was a relatively balmy 45 degrees Wednesday afternoon as Eddie Campbell Jr., worked through some paperwork in his office. Insurance paperwork, the Monongalia County Schools superintendent said, ruefully. That’s […]
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Mon Commission opens process to fill county prosecutor’s seat
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission announced Wednesday that it is accepting letters of interest and resumes from individuals interested in becoming the county’s chief litigator. Early last week, Gov. […]
New Monongalia County circuit clerk takes oath
Matching the spirit of the new year, three new Monongalia County circuit clerk officials were sworn in Wednesday, while tearful farewells were said to retirees. As his last official act […]
Insurrection a tough charge to prove
by Doyle McManus The 845-page final report of the House Committee on Jan. 6, which finally arrived late Thursday night, is an epic. Like “Moby Dick” or “War and Peace,” […]
Bad political theater
In a theatrical performance the worst thing that can happen is to have a predictable outcome. That is precisely what occurred with the Jan. 6 Committee, which has referred former […]
Of blue jeans, drywall and ‘an instinct for the underdog’: Friends and colleagues remember Larry Starcher
It didn’t take long for the bona fides to start stacking up after that call, Phyllis Stewart said, Tuesday. She’s talking about the one that came in from the office […]
Morgantown man facing charges for threats against family court staff
A Morgantown man is facing criminal charges after allegedly making threats against a Monongalia County Family Court Judge and court staff. Last week on Dec. 19 and Dec. 22, Morgantown […]
Frigid temperatures reveal ‘crisis of homelessness’
MORGANTOWN — In the days leading up to a brutally cold Christmas weekend, Becky Rodd said staff and volunteers with the Monongalia County Warming Shelter anticipated they might see as […]
Man charged after nearly crashing into deputy, fleeing the scene
Multiple police units from departments in the Morgantown area were called to a scene near the Morgantown Industrial Park Tuesday morning to help search for a fugitive suspect. According to […]
AREA ARRESTS
MORGANTOWN POLICE Perez-Aponte, Jeremy, 25, possession, Dec. 18, Officer Arthurs. MON SHERIFF Mayle, Savannah R., 25, domestic battery or domestic assault – 2nd offense, two counts obstructing, possession, Dec. 21, […]
