WVU prof: More inspectors needed to curb growth in black lung cases

December 28, 2018

MORGANTOWN —Incidence of black lung disease among miners has been increasing since 2000. West Virginia University public health professor Michael McCawley — who served on a panel for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine investigating the problem — believes that sending more inspectors underground to enforce regulations could help stem the problem. McCawley made his comments in a WVU press release regarding the approaching 50th anniversary of the Coal Mine Safety and Health Act and the just-passed 50th anniversary of the Farmington Mine Disaster. He ...

Fayette Street will be closed beginning Jan. 2

December 28, 2018

MORGANTOWN — Starting Jan. 2, Fayette Street will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from High Street to Spruce Street in order to address plumbing issues at Morgantown City Hall. According to a press release issued by the city, the Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) and Lytle Construction ...

Humane Society helps Preston County Animal Shelter with spay and neuter program

December 28, 2018

KINGWOOD — “He is so pretty and nice,” Natasha Collins said about Stanley, the orange-and-white cat she adopted from the Preston County Animal Shelter recently. Stanley was one of the pets on display at Tractor Supply waiting for a forever home. Patch and Gloria, two kittens, were ...

WVU investigation into student who fell down frat steps remains ongoing

December 28, 2018

MORGANTOWN — They have nothing to add, for now. West Virginia University officials are still “finalizing the details” of the investigation into the Nov. 10 incident that resulted in a WVU student falling down stairs at a fraternity house — and then not receiving treatment for at ...

Fans weigh in on anticipated bowl game

December 27, 2018

MORGANTOWN — WVU football fans are nearing the conclusion of a good, albeit disappointing, season. That doesn’t mean they’re not interested in seeing a strong finish for 8-3 WVU football against a ranked opponent and a historic rival. “I think we’ll do a good showing,” said ...

Morgantown City Council candidate packets available Jan. 2

December 27, 2018

MORGANTOWN — Morgantown residents interested in running for Morgantown City Council can obtain a candidate packet beginning Jan. 2. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the election date, must be a qualified voter of the state of West Virginia and must live within Morgantown city ...