KINGWOOD —Two people were charged after State Police investigating a death at a home found evidence of drug sales. James Allen Scudder, 54, of Terra Alta, was lodged in the […]
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Council issues emergency guidelines, ordinance restricting public gatherings
“Statement of City Council, Community Guidelines for Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic “This evening, City Council adopted an emergency ordinance recognizing the declaration of a state of emergency due to the […]
In the words of Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers’
As we usually do in times of crisis, we lean on the wisdom of our predecessors. The refrain in our household for the last few weeks comes from the much-beloved […]
Caring for the elderly just got a lot more stressful
We who oversee the care of elderly friends or family know what stress is all about — in normal times. It’s a hard job, physically and mentally. Even for those […]
Census scams likely to target elderly
With the start of 2020 Census count, scammers and con artists are going to toss their “pitches” at older Americans. The census is too important to allow them to succeed. […]
In the words of Mr. Rogers: ‘Look for the helpers’
As we usually do in times of crisis, we lean on the wisdom of our predecessors. The refrain in our household for the last few weeks comes from the much-beloved […]
Fear hoarding leads to shortages
Mountain People’s Co-Op on Pleasant Street was closed Tuesday because manager Dana Hantel needed time to check on supplies, reach out to local food venders and place orders for extra […]
Mon County Schools provide meals for children at schools and by bus delivery
Despite the mandatory closure of West Virginia’s schools because of COVID-19, Monongalia County Schools is still providing meals for children at all 17 schools and by bus delivery to select […]
Commission outlines safety steps to be taken
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners on Tuesday outlined steps being taken by county government to protect staff and the public from coronavirus. That includes the Preston County Sheriff’s Office being […]
How are you doing in these trying times?
As we all well know, these are trying times. News of the novel coronavirus seems to be spreading even faster than the disease, and unfortunately, not all of it can […]




