April is National County Government Month and there are two contests in which Preston County students can compete. Preston County Commission President Samantha Stone appeared before the Preston County Board […]
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Local cops aid Ukraine defenses with body armor donations
“In West Virginia, we stand up for what’s right, which is why we stand united with Ukraine in every way.” Gov. Jim Justice called on law enforcement agencies statewide last […]
‘All things Appalachia’ subject of regional conference hosted by WVU
Take me home, country roads. If you’re referring to the song, that means West Virginia, and, by extension, Appalachia. However, if you’re referring to Appalachia, you’re really talking about a […]
Morgantown conducting interviews for police oversight board as it awaits judge’s order
MORGANTOWN — More than a dozen city residents have interviewed to be part of the inaugural lineup of Morgantown’s Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board. But the future of the […]
No thanks: West Virginia declines invite to play in 2022 WNIT
MORGANTOWN — In the span of less than 24 hours, the West Virginia women’s basketball team went from being an automatic qualifier in the WNIT to sitting it out. WVU […]
AREA ARRESTS
MORGANTOWN POLICE Arbogast, Louis Michael, 31, of Flemington, receiving or transferring stolen vehicle, March 9, Officer Arthurs. Johnson, Michael, 29, of Phoenix, Ariz., possession, March 10, Officer Behm. Messersmith, Kristina […]
Update: Body found identified as missing woman
UPDATE: At 4:45 p.m. Monday, officers from the Morgantown Police Department were notified of a dead body in Deckers Creek. Officers and firefighters from the Morgantown Fire Department responded and […]
Does Texas have a solution to its teacher shortages?
We are pleased that Gov. Greg Abbott wants a task force to examine the reasons behind a chronic shortage of teachers in Texas and to recommend policy changes. But if […]
Biden’s push to change federal courts
by Carl P. Leubsdorf If Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, as seems likely, the high court will come closer to reflecting the country’s racial and […]
Say ‘gay’ as loud as you want, Florida kids!
by Fabiola Santiago You don’t know, dastards who rule the diverse state of Florida from the hills of Tallahassee, the pain and suffering gay children endure staying in the closet […]
