MCHD administers 1,000 free COVID-19 tests; all results negative

May 29, 2020

The results are in with good news: Of the 1,000 free COVID-19 tests administered last weekend by Monongalia County Health Department and the West Virginia National Guard all came back negative.“We are happy that a variety of individuals came out for free testing and we are happy to report this outcome,” said Dr. Lee B. Smith, MCHD executive director and county health officer.The testing, which took place at the Big Lots parking lot on May 22 and Mountainview Elementary and the WVU Coliseum on May 23, was done in accordance with an order from Gov. Jim Justice to provide free COVID-19 ...

Davis College employees work through pandemic shutdown

May 29, 2020

Although research efforts at West Virginia University came to a halt in response to the coronavirus crisis, agriculture doesn’t stop in the face of a pandemic. And, neither have essential employees in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design. With plants, animals ...

City sued by real estate company for destroying property

May 29, 2020

A real estate company is suing the City of Morgantown for destroying some of its property while installing a new drainage system in an alleyway between Beverly and Grant avenues.The suit was filed by Roman Realty LLC and requests the court order Morgantown to start eminent domain proceedings to determine the value of the damages and then compensate the company for them. It also seeks attorney’s fees.Morgantown is aware of the lawsuit but does not wish to comment on pending litigation, Communications Director Andrew Stacy said.The suit claims the city never got any kind of permission ...

Postcast 21 – May 29, 2020

May 29, 2020

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Work continues on intersection in Sabraton

May 28, 2020

Traffic backs up on Earl L. Core Road as reconstruction work continues on the roadway’s intersection with Green Bag Road. The West Virginia Division of Highways advised that the traffic delays are to be expected throughout the project to improve the intersection, which does not yet have a ...

Mon Health teams up with Allegheny Health Network

May 28, 2020

Mon Health System said it is joining Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network’s clinically integrated network group purchasing organization to secure better pricing and sourcing of medical supplies. The health care provider also said it is partnering with AHN’s Cardiovascular Institute to establish a heart failure program at its Morgantown flagship hospital. The agreements also give AHN its first presence in West Virginia. “We are so pleased to collaborate with AHN services and programs to enhance our offerings to our patients,” said David Goldberg, president and CEO of ...