Breaking News

Therapy Services LLC Wraps up Summer Camp

MORGANTOWN --Therapy Services LLC wrapped up their yearly summer camp Wednesday. The theme this year revolved around video games, titled Ralph Breaks Summer Camp after the Pixar Film “Wreck it Ralph.” The kids made Mario and Luigi hats and sported stick on mustaches before snack ...

Results roll in for Star City, Preston, Granville elections

Star city re-elects all incumbents STAR CITY — Voters re-elected all five city council members Tuesday. Sharon Doyle led the incumbents with 89 votes, followed by Todd Gregg (72) Dominick Claudio (59), Bob Williams (52) and Emma Luzader (50). Challengers Matt Koepke (32) and ...

7 Preston towns go to the polls today

KINGWOOD — Voters in seven Preston County towns go to the polls today to elect city officials. According to the West Virginia Secretary of State, polls must be open 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today. That cannot be changed by city ordinance. Voters in Albright, Brandonville, Kingwood, ...

Water line on University Avenue ruptures

An 8’’ water main broke on University Avenue in front of BFS on Monday afternoon, closing some area businesses and sending water gushing down the street until crews could shut the valve off. The break occurred about 2 p.m. and about 20 customers on University Avenue from Oakland Street ...

Star City election set for Tuesday

STAR CITY — On Tuesday, the town of Star City will hold its biennial election for Star City Council. This year, the ballot consists of many experienced candidates, in addition to some new faces: all hoping to foster growth within the community. At the top of the ballot is the vote for Star City mayor. As the only candidate running for the position, current Star City mayor, Herman Reid, will be seeking re-election for his third term. The vote for Star City’s recorder also lists a single candidate, Steven Blinco. A history teacher and head track coach at Morgantown High ...

Clear vision: WVPT wants to bring diverse theater offerings to audience

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The world premiere of “Storming Heaven: The Musical” marks more than the start West Virginia Public Theatre’s summer season. The production, based on Mountain State author Denise Giardina’s novel of the same name, represents a turning point for the nonprofit ...