STAR CITY — The new kayak launch at the Star City riverfront is just the first improvement for paddlers looking to enjoy access to Monongahela River, thanks to a partnership between the Morgantown Area Paddlers (MAP) and Star City. Mary Wimmer, president of MAP, said she began working ...
FAIRMONT — The debate that raged across social media and spilled into Fairmont’s city council chambers last year is once again raging online. The adoption of Ordinance 1751, which repeals and replaces the city’s Human Rights Commission with additional protected classes to include ...
MORGANTOWN -- Mon Health’s new president and CEO just marked his first month on the job. David Goldberg started his first day a month ago at 5:30 a.m., greeting employees. He’s rounded on the floors, donned a hairnet in the kitchen, ridden along with EMS and visited all the system ...
KINGWOOD — The candidates for Preston County Commissioner are neck and neck in their election spending, according to the most recent campaign finance reports. Democrat John Crippin and Republican Samantha Stone are vying for Commissioner Craig Jennings’ seat. Jennings chose not to seek ...
KINGWOOD — Mon County Habitat for Humanity is extending to Preston County and changing its name to reflect that move. Habitat Executive Director Shawnda Cook told the Preston County Commission last week that the group’s name will soon be Mon Valley Habitat for Humanity. Marion County is also being added to its service area. The group is looking for a board member from Preston and a piece of land to build on in Preston County. County Commissioner Don Smith told Cook he may have land to donate. “Once we secure some property donations, then we’ll be able to begin the planning ...
MORGANTOWN — It’s not just infants and children who need regular vaccinations. There are vaccines adults should receive, too. Influenza and pneumonia can cause respiratory symptoms and fatigue. Having chickenpox puts people at risk for shingles, a painful disease that causes skin ...
