KINGWOOD — On Monday, the Preston County Board of Education recognized three outstanding employees. Jared Brewer, a math teacher at Bruceton School, was named 2021-22 teacher of the year and […]
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William Morel
William “Billy” C. Morel Jr., 69, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Sundale Nursing Home. He was born on July 13, 1952, in New Orleans, La., to the […]
Beatrice Trickett
Beatrice Mae Trickett, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Stonerise Nursing Home in Beckley. She was born on Sept. 17, 1930, in Morgantown, a daughter of the late […]
Morrisey announces $161.5 million settlement with opioid makers Teva, Allergan
MORGANTOWN – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced a $161,531,000 settlement with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan on Wednesday. He spelled out the details in a press release and press conference. […]
‘You’re not too busy — trust me’
Most of the time it sounded like Greg Dausch was reading resumes — instead of graduation names. That’s because he was, in effect. Dausch is director of the Monongalia County […]
Mon Commission looking at new MECCA 911 center in Morgantown Industrial Park
MORGANTOWN — Wheels are turning on a project to build a new MECCA 911 facility in the Morgantown Industrial Park. The facility, as currently envisioned, would be a 9,600-square-foot structure […]
Preston to hold community ARPA meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. “As part of the ARPA process, it’s important that you […]
Lawmakers explore med marijuana law, safety at work
West Virginia lawmakers have been exploring the gaps between legalization of marijuana products for medical purposes versus the desire to assure employees aren’t impaired in the workplace. Legislators from the […]
MUB moving forward with directional drilling project beneath University Avenue
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board intends to run some 530 feet of 8-inch water main below a portion of University Avenue this summer. During a Tuesday special meeting of […]
Discussing inflation? Don’t forget greed
“Companies are paying higher wages, spending more for materials and absorbing record freight costs, pushing up economic inflation gauges. They are also reporting some of their best profitability in years.” […]
