MORGANTOWN — All local Social Security offices are closed to the public. This decision protects the population the offices serve — older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions — […]
Other News
No walk-in access to Mon County Assessor’s Office beginning March 19
MORGANTOWN — Beginning March 19, the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office will not be available for walk-in access until further notice, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The office will remain open […]
Mountaineer Ticket Office offering full refunds for WVU sporting events affected by COVID-19
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Due to the ongoing developments related to COVID-19, the Big 12 announced last Friday all conference and nonconference competitions are canceled through the end of the academic […]
DMV limits number of customers in regional offices
CHARLESTON — In accordance with the most recent guidelines and best practices recommended by the CDC and West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources regarding COVID-19 and in the […]
Dominion Energy puts moratorium on shut-offs; will reconnect those previously disconnected
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Dominion Energy has announced a moratorium on service disconnections, as well reconnections for those who have been previously disconnected for nonpayment. In a release […]
Mon County Schools begins meal delivery, pick-up programs today
BOE will meet to discuss plans in wake of pandemic Well, if you have to have the shadow of a pandemic hanging over your school district … Monday was the […]
WVU expert weighs in on public health response, says key is keeping politics out
The preventive measures taken by all three branches of the government to curb the impact of the COVID-19 in the state are appropriate, said a West Virginia University policy expert. […]
The novel coronavirus, the media and the economy
A friend tweeted from Ireland (in time for St. Patrick’s Day), blaming President Trump for the major decline in the value of stocks. This same friend credited Barack Obama’s economic […]
Highlight reel: What Legislature got right this year
We know we’ve been harsh on our legislators the past couple weeks. In our defense, that is part of holding the Legislature accountable. However, in the spirit of fairness, we’d […]
Etiquette of social distancing
Dr. Steven Pergam is like a Miss Manners for the age of coronavirus. His job title, after all, is “Infection Preventionist.” His Twitter avatar is a drawing of him with […]
