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Tax office relocates to third floor of courthouse

MORGANTOWN — Third-floor space in the Monongalia County Courthouse formerly occupied by the county’s circuit court will soon handle charges of a different sort. A complete renovation of a former courtroom and adjoining space is under way in preparation for the sheriff’s tax ...

Pirates and Princess Pancake Breakfast benefits three local organizations

MORGANTOWN —Searching for treasure and sporting tiaras, all before lunchtime. The Morgantown Elks Lodge #411 held a Pirates and Princess pancake breakfast Sunday, fundraising for three local groups. Vickie Trickett from M. T. Pockets Theatre Company said the Elks Lodge hosted the event. ...

University’s boys’ cross country team finishes 3rd in state meet

ONA — As University freshman Josh Edwards crossed the two mile mark during Saturday’s WVSSAC Cross-Country State Championships, he was at the front of the pack, neck-and-neck with Wheeling Park senior Ronnie Saunders. So far, he held strong in the lead, but he knew that might not last ...

Halloween with the Horses held at J.W. Ruby Research Farm in Reedsville

REEDSVILLE —Halloween is right around the corner, and soon kids all over the country will be knocking on doors and filling their bags with candy. At the J.W. Ruby Research Farm in Reedsville kids got a jumpstart on the Halloween event, but with a twist. The West Virginia University ...

Craft beer celebrated at second Hops on the Mon

MORGANTOWN —Craft brew connoisseurs got the chance to sample beers from around the globe Saturday at the Second Annual Hops on the Mon at Mylan Park. Top Tier Beer Group, which includes Andrew Walker, Jay Redmond and Grace Hutchens put the put their heads together in creating the event. ...

Family questions Morgantown’s handling of living memorial

MORGANTOWN — Following the loss of his wife, Milan Roh took solace in two of his favorite things - cycling and Morgantown's riverside rail-trail. Over the course of three years the 75-year old Roh logged 10,000 miles along the trail, peddling essentially with one leg due to the effects of ...