Shirley “Sis” Smith Hess, 88, of Masontown (Bretz Community), passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, in Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Family and friends may gather for visitation from 12 noon […]
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Carolyn Sanetrik
A memorial service for Carolyn Sanetrik, of Morgantown, who passed away December 21, 2025, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, January 17, at The Village At Heritage […]
WVU adds another Power Four tight end
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s transfer portal streak stayed alive Monday night. Mississippi State transfer tight end Cam Ball has signed with the Mountaineers, according to ESPN. Ball becomes WVU’s second tight […]
Morgantown mayor, deputy mayor issue statement on ICE activities
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Mayor Danielle Trumble and Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher have issued a statement in regard to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the Morgantown area. Butcher […]
New water line in place as Chaplin Hill projects wind down
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown Utility Board Communications Director Chris Dale the final component of MUB’s Chaplin Hill water system upgrade project is in place. It was no small feat. Contractor Snider […]
No. 7 Houston has dominated WVU in Big 12 play
MORGANTOWN — It is life in the Big 12 men’s basketball conference, where the highest of joys are quickly met with future obstacles being jammed right in your face. Celebrations […]
Morgantown junior Collin Ridgeway enjoying breakout 25-26 season for the Mohigans
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown High boys basketball program has had numerous point guards in recent years who made their impact felt on both sides of the floor for 32 minutes […]
COLUMN: WVSSAC must sanction girls’ HS wrestling ASAP
MORGANTOWN – Girls’ wrestling is one of the fastest-growing sports in the entire country when it comes to participants and talent. With over 40 states having already sanctioned girls’ wrestling […]
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WVU keeps winning on the road, knocks off Audi Crooks, No. 11 Iowa State
MORGANTOWN — The WVU women’s basketball team officially became road warriors on Sunday, and along the way the Mountaineers defense and forward Kierra Wheeler made some major statements, as well. […]












