Gov. Patrick Morrisey has announced that National Guard troops and State Police troopers have been directed to “stand ready” at protests planned for Saturday. In a statement posted to Facebook […]
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Vietnam memorial at MHS undergoes re-visioning
It’s a roll call for the ages at Morgantown High School. One including Thomas “Tommy” Bennett, Roger Bise, Major Dalton, Robert Hoskins, Howard Jackson and Dave Kovac. Carroll Lilly, James […]
WVU Board of Governors backs Hutson in split leadership vote
MORGANTOWN — If it was a power grab – as one outgoing member suggested – it was a successful one. In Gordon Gee’s final meeting as the school’s president, the […]
Man injured in Rowlesburg black bear attack
ROWLESBURG — The West Virginia Natural Resources Police are investigating a Thursday evening black bear attack that left a man hospitalized. The victim suffered lacerations and a bite wound in […]
Wiles retiring as BOPARC director after 22 years with city parks
MORGANTOWN — After more than a decade running the city’s parks, Melissa Wiles is retiring. She informed the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners of her plans this week. “I’ll […]
Suncrest Elementary librarian receives national honor
Librarians in elementary school field a lot of questions in the course of the school day. Suncrest Elementary’s nationally known librarian, Charlotte Chung, could write a book, then check it […]
MUB customers to see 3% rate increase starting in July
MORGANTOWN — The fiscal year 2026 budgets passed this week by the Morgantown Utility Board include 3% rate increases starting July 1 for the utility’s water, sewer and stormwater customers. […]
Aquarium on wheels: Educational nonprofit brings awareness to water quality
MORGANTOWN — A traveling aquarium was parked along Morgantown’s rail-trail Wednesday, giving locals a glimpse into the local fish right in their backyard waters. Brought to town by the Ohio […]
Mon Schools retirees honored
MORGANTOWN — Technically, Mike Kelly had nearly 800 years of names to read during Tuesday night’s meeting of the Monongalia County Board of Education – but he didn’t mind one […]
MUB receives positive news on Morgans Run extension project
MORGANTOWN — Residents in approximately three dozen homes in the Morgans Run Road area along Cheat Lake have spent years purchasing, collecting and hauling water due to low-producing wells plagued […]
