Joseph Charles Basile III, “Joe,” was discovered deceased from an extended illness during a wellness check on April 28, 2020. Joe was the beloved son of Judith Ann Basile-Clark, of […]
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Bettie Haught
Bettie Lou Haught, 76, of Morgantown ,passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at her home. Bettie Lou was born in Morgantown on Sept. 19, 1943, the daughter of the late […]
Online West Virginia Day program to spotlight state’s contribution to Suffrage
Today, the Mountain State turns 157.On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state — separating from its neighbor, Virginia.The holiday had been informally celebrated across West Virginia during […]
Gee: Groups to address issues of discrimination on campus
During Friday’s West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting, President Gordon Gee discussed plans to create a more inclusive campus.This comes after a petition signed by hundreds demanding change for […]
Juneteenth cookout brings community together to celebrate U.S. history
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., is a holiday long celebrated in America — but one that has gained new national attention, as the country reckons […]
Celebrating Betty Puskar: a Morgantown icon remembered for generosity and courage
Sunlight winked off the handles and top of Betty Puskar’s silver-gray casket Friday afternoon, as it was being trundled into a hearse for a ride to Oak Grove Cemetery. She […]
Both sides react to failed proposal to ban bear hunting with dogs in southwest Preston County
MORGANTOWN — The state Natural Resources Commission recently voted down a proposal to ban bear hunting with dogs in a section of southwest Preston County and people on both sides […]
Justice’s team urges precautions in view of Myrtle Beach infections, church outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — A second church in Greenbrier County has had some attendees test positive for COVID-19, Gov. Jim Justice said during Friday’s press briefing. But it’s not a new outbreak, […]
Two companies interested in Preston County’s Etam Earth Station
ETAM — Two companies have shown an interest in purchasing the Etam Earth Station in Preston County. The earth station has been on sale since at least 2018 with no […]
FCC approves $780K grant for West Virginia University Health System
The Federal Communications Commission approved a grant of $780,899 to help West Virginia University Health System give patients the ability to talk with their families because of social distancing requirements […]
