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Farming, gun and baby-changing bills pass out of House of Delegates

MORGANTOWN — Farming, guns and baby diapers were among the topics occupying the House of Delegates on Tuesday. SB 171 prohibits counties from enacting or enforcing agricultural ordinances that contravene or are stricter than state agricultural laws. It applies to state-registered ...

Let feelings fly on Valentine’s Day — not foil balloons

As Valentine’s Day approaches, FirstEnergy Corp. reminds customers to handle helium-filled foil balloons safely to keep the energy alive this season and year-round. While the company experienced a decrease in the number of balloon-related outages in recent years, foil balloons continue to cause power outages when released outdoors because their metallic coating conducts electricity and poses a risk to the electric system. February typically marks the onset of a dramatic increase in outages caused by metallic balloons that have floated off from their owners. The balloons often ...

New cannabis dispensary location proposed in Sabraton

MORGANTOWN — Plans are underway to build a medical cannabis dispensary at the intersection of Hartman Run and Earl Core roads, in Sabraton.  The Morgantown Planning Commission signed off on a minor subdivision request this week splitting the large corner parcel that includes Ellie’s ...

Senate OKs bill to help wineries

MORGANTOWN – The state Senate advanced a bill on Thursday to help wineries and farm wineries do business. SB 390 eliminates a requirement that the wineries sell food in order to sell their wines. It also allows them to sell wine at fairs and festivals in the form of samples, glasses and ...