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Injured bartender sues The Bank for not protecting her during a fight between customers

A bartender contends she was permanently injured during a fight between customers and is suing the bar in downtown Morgantown for failing to protect her.Kailee Fessock, a West Virginia University student and bartender at The Bank, 344 High, was injured on April 5, 2019, according to the suit.Fessock is seeking damages to compensate her for injuries and damages, attorney fees, interest and other costs.The Bank could not be reached for comment. It's listed phone number had a full voice mailbox and two calls on Thursday were not answered.She was injured on a Friday night when a large crowd ...

Two challengers, two incumbents win Mon magistrate races

Monongalia County voters elected two new magistrates and two seasoned magistrates in Tuesday’s primary election. Ron Bane won the Division 1 race against D. Ponch Reyes with 9,631 votes. Reyes received 9,041 votes. “I’m excited to be able to work for the citizens of Mon County,” Bane said. “I’m blessed to have this opportunity, and I’m looking forward to taking this challenge on and doing the best I can.” This will be Bane’s first time as a magistrate. In Division 2, Phillip Todd Gaujot beat attorney Stephanie Nethken and current Magistrate Tim ...

Challenger Cindy Scott beats Judge Debra Scudiere in Mon Circuit Court race

Cindy Scott will spend the next four years as a judge on the 17th Judicial Circuit Court, finishing the Division 1 term left vacant by Senior Status Judge Russell Clawges when he retired in January 2019. Gov. Jim Justice appointed Chief Judge Debra Scudiere, who took the bench in April 2019, to replace Clawges. However, state law requires governor-appointed judges to run in the next election. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and appreciation. I want to thank the voters of Monongalia County for putting their faith in me and honoring me with their votes,” Scott said. “My heart ...

DeChristopher wins second term as Mon County Prosecutor

Monongalia County Prosecutor Perri DeChristopher will serve a second four-year term after winning her reelection campaign. “I am incredibly grateful to have been reelected and provided the opportunity to continue my work as prosecuting attorney,” she said. “I will continue to seek justice, support victims and represent Monongalia County with fairness, dedication and integrity. I am certainly looking forward to the next four years.” DeChristopher ran unopposed and received 10,280 votes. All election results are unofficial until canvassing is complete.

Palmer wins second term as Mon County Sheriff

Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer will serve his second term as the county’s sheriff after winning reelection Tuesday. “First of all, I’m overwhelmed,” Palmer said. “It goes to show you that the people of Monongalia County are happy with what we’re doing here to give me ...