A Fairmont man is being held at North Central Regional Jail on a $20,000 bond after allegedly sexually abusing a female victim at a Morgantown residence. According to a criminal […]
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Mon BOE candidates talk issues with newspaper’s editorial board
NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect that Jennifer Hagerty, a candidate for Monongalia County Board of Education, wants to see more relevant professional development opportunities for educators — […]
Morgantown Parking Authority looking for a place to call home
MORGANTOWN — “Long story short,” Dana McKenzie concluded Tuesday, “We’re just looking for a home.” McKenzie, Director of the Morgantown Parking Authority, appeared before Morgantown City Council on Tuesday to […]
Do minor vehicle infractions merit police stops?
One big question deserves to be on every police officer’s mind when pulling a motorist over for a relatively minor offense: Is this stop really worth the violent confrontation or […]
The trucker convoy is scary, but not for the reason you think
by Anita Chabria Donny Thomas and I agreed on many things when we spoke at the California Capitol last week. That’s alarming when you consider he’s part of the so-called […]
What would Walt think?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill passed by the Republican-majority legislature that revokes a special tax exemption and other privileges for Walt Disney World in Orlando. This was […]
New dog in town will help find missing people
“Hey Rose, go for a walk.” With those words, Granville Police Department’s newest recruit, a bloodhound named Rose, will be on the trail. Rose is not your typical police dog […]
Legislators take renewed look at reconfiguring DHHR following governor’s veto of bill to split it in two
MORGANTOWN – Following the governor’s veto of the bill to split the Department of Health and Human Resources in two, the Legislature has begun its work to make another go […]
Preston Commission gets ARPA update; second half of funds expected after June
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s entire allocation of American Rescue Plan Act money can be reported under a single category. “The federal government assumes that everyone has had at least $10 […]
House passes economic development fund bill after long debate; special session wraps up
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates spent a bit over an hour Tuesday morning debating a bill to create a new economic development fund — what some called the key […]
