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Newburg working with DOH to get dirt for project in town

NEWBURG  — Some of the dirt from the Division of Highways’ ditching work in Preston County is being recycled by Newburg. Newburg Mayor Edgar   Fortney said at Tuesday’s council meeting that dirt being dumped near town hall will be used to fill in the below the embankment behind town ...

Morgantown Council approves MUB acquisition on first reading

MORGANTOWN — Following a lengthy discussion, Morgantown City Council approved a handful of items tied to the Morgantown Utility Board’s acquisition of the River Road Public Service District on first reading Tuesday evening. The items moved forward despite a motion to table the matter, ...

Suncrest Middle School students take English tea

Suncrest Middle School eighth-graders participated in an English tea party Monday. It was organized by teachers Becky Haun and Tracy Sell Chico and was a hands-on way for students to learn about the Victorian era. Three tea parties were scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon in ...

Judge rules in favor of prosecutor’s office

MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Prosecutor Perri DeChristoper will not need to recuse herself or her office from the prosecution of Eric Kendzerski. So ruled Chief Circuit Judge Susan Tucker Tuesday when she denied a motion requesting just that. Tucker said she respected Defense Attorney ...