MORGANTOWN – The state has its first official omicron variant case, COVID-19 Czar Clay Marsh said Thursday. The CDC notified the state just minutes before Thursday’s briefing began, he said, […]
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Police union wins suit against civilian review board
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s ordinance creating a civilian police review and advisory board has been ruled invalid, in violation of civil service law. Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Susan Tucker made […]
Strong offense, defense has Morgantown girls’ basketball team off to hot start
MORGANTOWN — Head coach Jason White and the Morgantown girls’ basketball team have punished opponents thus far with a well-balanced approach. MHS (4-0) are scoring 57.2 points per game so […]
University wrestling returning big roster looking to make noise in Class AAA
MORGANTOWN — The University wrestling team prides itself on mental and physical toughness. To prepare the Hawks for a grueling season, head coach Ken Maisel and his staff hold “Black Flag […]
Justice, legislative leaders announce pay raise, ‘inflatocine’ for state employees
MORGANTOWN —– Gov. Jim Justice joined with Senate President Craig Blair and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw on Thursday morning to announce two planned measures to benefit state workers: a pay […]
To keep cost of BBB down, take out the SALT cap increase
Speaking of Build Back Better … Moderates on the left side of the Senate aisle and all senators to the right continue to insist the price tag is too much, […]
Calif. Gov. Newsom parodies Texas ban
by Noah Feldman If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. That’s the spirit of the law proposed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to empower private citizens to sue anyone who […]
After Smollett case, Foxx’s ‘progressive’ approach faces more trial
by Clarence Page EDITOR’S NOTE: Leonard Pitts is on vacation. His next column will appear Jan. 6. As a Cook County, Ill., jury last week found actor Jussie Smollett guilty of […]
Notre Dame downs Trinity in boys’ hoops; No. 4 UHS wrestling team takes down No. 3 Wheeling Park
MORGANTOWN — Wade Britton scored 18 points and Notre Dame took control early for a 70-54 victory against the Trinity boys’ basketball team. Notre Dame jumped out to a 17-8 […]
Seniors leading the way for Morgantown High, University High swim teams
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown High and University swimming teams celebrated Senior Night Wednesday at the Mylan Park Aquatic Center, in what was a pool-party version of Mohawk Bowl. UHS is […]
