With municipal elections approaching in Star City and Granville, some residents may find themselves interested in running for one of the positions open. Here’s how they can do just that. […]
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Kingwood wants to close transfer station part-time to help with expenses
KINGWOOD – Kingwood Council is asking the state to allow it to close the garbage transfer station two days a week to help stem the flow of red ink at […]
Second doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be given at new location as of next week
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Health Department will continue COVID-19 vaccine clinics Thursday, Jan. 28, at the West Virginia Army National Guard Readiness Center and provide second doses at the health […]
Teachers unions say it’s not over
When does the exercise of authority become an abuse of power? When the state Board of Education stomps down on a county Board of Education that doesn’t want to send […]
Animal Friends replaces air system
Animal Friends of North Central West Virginia, a local no-kill shelter, is in need of donations after an unexpected $14,500 expense. “Our whole air system went out the week of […]
Report seeks to capitalize on state industry to boost business
West Virginia University’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research said the state needs to capitalize on its existing regional industries to attract new business and development rather than try to […]
Author raises funds for Project Hunger using book proceeds
KINGWOOD — Despite the pandemic there are still those who choose to help others, including Lynn Housner, who started the Hunger Project. Since its inception in December, the organization has […]
Kingwood considers annexing water, sewer and garbage facilities
KINGWOOD – Kingwood Council is asking the Planning Commission to look into annexing land along Showerbath Road. The city garbage transfer station, water treatment plant and sewer plant are located […]
Defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae leaves WVU for Georgia
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first coaching domino of the offseason fell Wednesday for WVU, as defensive backs coach Jahmile Addae is headed to Georgia for the same position. The Bulldogs […]
Welcome to the Mon County Market Snapshot- 2019 to 2020
This edition is a big one! We’re not only looking at December and fourth quarter of 2020 but also the annual numbers compared to 2019! Refill your coffee and get […]









