The U.S. Senate is expected to vote before its Memorial Day recess on legislation establishing an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. The bill passed […]
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Walker: Don’t avoid the doctor if something feels off
MORGANTOWN — If something in your body doesn’t feel right, go to the doctor. That’s the message Demetry Walker, 23, wants to spread after being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, […]
Justice to launch vax incentive lottery
Of big bucks and Baby Dog. Gov. Jim Justice took the pandemic to the pocketbook on Thursday afternoon, promising an array of prize giveaways for West Virginians who have been […]
Board of Health approves local regulations for cannabis dispensaries
MORGANTOWN — More weed shops than Sheetz. More marijuana merchants than McDonald’s. Monongalia County Board of Health Chairman Sam Chico offered some perspective Thursday as the board unanimously approved a […]
Mountaineers, Cowboys meeting postponed
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.– Due to inclement weather expected in the Oklahoma City area on Thursday evening, the West Virginia baseball team’s game against No. 22 Oklahoma State at the 2021 Phillips […]
Nancy Frazer
Nancy Nehrig Frazer, 77, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Indiana, Pa., on March 23, 1944, a daughter […]
Charles Martin
Charles Howard Martin, 81, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his home with his children by his side. The son of the late Charles Ray and Naomi Ruby Iser […]
Jeffrey Gilchrist
Jeffrey Alan “Popeye” Gilchrist, 58, passed away at his home on Monday, May 24, 2021. Jeff was born in Parkersburg, a son to Donald and Edith Gordon Gilchrist. He graduated […]
Cheat Lake drowning victim identified
MORGANTOWN — The person who drowned Tuesday in Cheat Lake has been identified as Zion Rogers, 20, of Monmouth Junction, N.J., by the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called […]
One dead in farm tractor accident
MORGANTOWN — One person was killed in a tractor accident Wednesday evening in Wadestown. Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies were leaving a call for service on Zeb Haught Road when they […]







