TERRA ALTA — Members of the Terra Alta City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss the 2025-26 fiscal year budget and levies after failing to send its spending plan to […]
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Trinity walks off regional title, beats Magnolia for trip to state softball tournament
MORGANTOWN — The Comeback Kids – Warriors all – are heading to South Charleston for the state softball tournament for the first time in school history. Trinity overcame an early […]
West Virginia Spay and Neuter Program is saved after removal of sunset clause
MORGANTOWN — Members of the West Virginia Spay and Neuter Program (WVSNP) returned victorious in April after successfully saving the state-funded initiative from expiration. The WVSNP was initially passed by […]
Lehosit delivers late to lift University to regional championship and back to state tournament with 2-0 victory over Morgantown
MORGANTOWN – The University High School softball team will travel back to South Charleston aiming to repeat as state champions after capturing the Class AAAA Region I championship over crosstown […]
Mike Kostak
Mike Kostak, 95, of Pursglove, passed away in his residence Friday, May 16, 2025. He was born July 4, 1929, in Nemacolin, Pa., a son of the late John and […]
Karen Kay Wolfe
Karen Kay Wolfe, 83, of Thornton, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Preston Memorial Hospital. She was born September 14, 1941, in Marquess, a daughter of the late Julius […]
Shirley Jean Smith
Shirley Jean Smith, 79, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 18, 2025, in JW Ruby Memorial Hospital, and she is now home with her Lord. Shirley and her twin […]
Joyce Elaine Renner Whitaker
Joyce Elaine Renner Whitaker, 71, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, in Augusta, Ga.Born in Morgantown on September 16, 1953, Joyce’s compassionate spirit and radiant energy were a beacon […]
Like father, like daughter … like father: Staley follows Colebank as Star City chief
STAR CITY — Jessica Colebank followed her father, Glen Staley, into law enforcement. Now he’s following her as the next chief of police in Star City. Staley was officially sworn […]
Karen L. Morgan Knotts
Visitation for 81-year- old Karen L. Morgan Knotts, of Westover, who passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, will be held in Smith Funeral & Cremation Care in Westover (304-292-9494) from […]













