MORGANTOWN – In a crucial, midseason battle of bitter rivals, the Hawks of University High School (2-6-2) hosted cross-town rival Morgantown High (4-4-3) at Mylan Pharmaceutical stadium. Both teams tallied […]
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What happens when local gov’t has to beg the state for funds
The humanitarian crisis that was (and still is) Jackson, Miss., exemplifies what happens when infrastructure is starved of funds — and when local governments have to try to beg for […]
Time crunch for Biden’s judicial picks
by Carl P. Leubsdorf The controversial rulings in the Trump documents case by a Florida federal judge nominated by the former president — and the prospect that a Trump-dominated appeals […]
Hearing help is on the way to West Virginia
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the over-the-counter sale of hearing aids to adults without a prescription. They should start showing up on the market by the middle […]
Bon Vista fire prompts meeting over communication between city, county
MORGANTOWN — Andrea Straight lost her dog, Mighty, and all her possessions in the July 10 fire that destroyed Bon Vista Apartments Building A. In fact, she explained, the explosion […]
Lauren’s Birthday Bash raises funds for addiction center opening soon
Over 150 people attended Lauren’s Birthday Bash at Tropics Bar and Restaurant Thursday night to raise funds for the soon to open Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center at Hazel’s House […]
A look at Amendment 2: the Property Tax Modernization Amendment
MORGANTOWN – Today we look at the second of four constitutional amendments that will be before West Virginia voters in November. Amendment 2 is called the Property Tax Modernization Amendment. […]
Mon Schools: More seniors here qualify for Promise than anywhere else in the state
A total of 28% of Monongalia County’s high school seniors qualified for West Virginia’s coveted Promise Scholarship last year, giving Mon’s public district tops in the state. The district also […]
William Stevens
William Evan “Bill” Stevens, 78, of Riverton, formerly of Morgantown, and Ocracoke, N.C., passed away on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at his home. He was born on March 8, 1944, […]
Timothy Michael Conner II
Timothy Michael “Mike” Conner II, 38, of River Road, dropped the mic with a peace out and have fun with those earthlings on Sept. 10, 2022. He was born in […]








