On Tuesday, a meeting was held between the funeral directors of Monongalia County, including representatives of Dering-Henson Funeral Home, Hastings Funeral Home, Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home, McCulla Funeral Home, […]
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Drive-through testing time changes
Mon Health System has established testing locations for pre-screened, pre-registered patients who suspect they may have COVID-19. To better protect patients, Mon Health System has four locations offering patients the […]
Southern Airways Express suspends flights
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Southern Airways Express, one of America’s largest commuter airlines, Wednesday announced a six-month suspension of its scheduled service between Palm Beach, Tampa, Key West, and Destin, […]
Sheetz temporarily increases workers wages
ALTOONA, Pa. — Sheetz announced Wednesday it will give extra compensation for its employees. Through April 23, Sheetz will pay its store employees an additional $3 per hour in an […]
Coronavirus puts halt on students return
Gov. Jim Justice made official Wednesday what many had likely surmised already — concerning public schools and the coronavirus. That was when he announced state students won’t be going back […]
Preston County Commission proposes funding eliminations
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission proposes to eliminate funding for the county health department, volunteer fire departments and economic development in its 2020-21 budget. Commissioners will meet at 9 […]
Kingwood Council passes 2020-21 budget unanimously
KINGWOOD — Kingwood included adding a fourth police officer, a new street sweeper, employee raises and help funding a splash pad at the pool in its 2020-21 budget. Council worked […]
WVU to hold virtual commencement; graduates have option to walk in December
Because of concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, West Virginia University officials said the university will hold a virtual commencement for May graduates and give them the option of also […]
Emergency Impact Fund established for nonprofits
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Inc. Board of Directors has established the Emergency Impact Fund for North Central West Virginia to assist nonprofits in addressing the immediate […]
Woman in SUV hits United Way Walnut St. building, cited but not injured
An SUV crashed into the United Way of Mononongalia and Preston Counties on Walnut Street Wednesday afternoon. Jillian Thomas, 20, was driving a 2003 Ford Expedition when she lost control […]
