The second Monongalia County grand jury indicted 120 individuals for a variety of offenses during sessions held May 5-6. An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but a formal […]
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DBSA WV still seeking entries for poster contest
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance West Virginia is still seeking entries for it’s post contest, marking May as Mental Health Awareness Month. DBSA WV wants everyone who faces mental […]
Appalachian Gallery to honor Laurie Nugent during Arts Walk
For Saturday’s Morgantown Arts Walk, Appalachian Gallery will hold a memorial for Laurie Nugent, the late business partner of Penelyn Van Orange. There will be light refreshments from Black Bear […]
Democrats flunking Pandemic 101
by Jonathan Bernstein Congress still hasn’t approved supplemental funding for COVID-19 vaccines, booster shots, treatments, tests and scientific work in a bill it’s been sitting on for months. Democrats have […]
Student loan bailout makes suckers out of rule followers
Two years ago during a campaign stop in Iowa, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) was confronted by a parent angry over Warren’s proposal to forgive student loan debt. “I just wanted […]
MUB ready to take deep dive into issues behind 2021 flooding events
MORGANTOWN — One percent. That, according to FEMA, is the statistical probability of a 100-year storm. The Morgantown area experienced two within 50 days last summer. The result — hundreds […]
Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors fallen officers
“To members of law enforcement and your families, know not a single day or a single week is enough to recognize your service and sacrifice.” At 10 a.m. Thursday morning, […]
Capito talks abortion legislation, immigration, VA hospitals and more with West Virginia press
MORGANTOWN – Sen. Shelley Moore Capito talked with West Virginia reporters on Thursday about abortion legislation, immigration and other topics. Capito and Sen. Joe Manchin both voted against advancing the […]
Preston Commission gives more money to EMS services
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission voted to give $61,802.99 from its CARES money to the county’s EMS services to help with expenses from the last quarter. However, Commissioner Dave […]
Morgantown sued by FOP Lodge #87 for access to compensation study
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia-Preston Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #87 is suing the city of Morgantown for access to the wage and compensation study used to inform salary and budget […]
