MORGANTOWN — A public hearing on a proposed change to state fire safety code drew 10 speakers to the House of Delegates chamber Monday morning. Nine opposed the change, saying […]
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GAO found Trump did break laws
One of the core defenses of President Trump’s behavior toward Ukraine is the “no harm, no foul” argument, and it goes something like this: Regardless of anything President Trump or […]
Jan. 20 letters to the editor
No safe way to regulate hydro-fracking gases Anyone who still believes that natural gas is a clean fuel might be surprised by the Texas Sharon FLIR videos, with commentary, showing […]
Greater St. Paul AME honors MLK with annual observance
MORGANTOWN — Olivia Tuel allowed that she may have been “just a little nervous,” Sunday afternoon at Morgantown’s Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. That was when she strode […]
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities funding helps kids get moving
MORGANTOWN — Kids like to move and be as independent as possible. But for children with mobility impairments, equipment needs may limit their ability to get out and go. The […]
Prestige Art features on custom, hand-drawn works
KINGWOOD — When Russel Calvert was 14 years old, he took a home study course in art. He turned that course into a career. He worked as a sculptor for […]
Empty Bowls Soup Dinner helps area food pantries
KINGWOOD — Food for Preston will host its 14th Annual Empty Bowls Soup Dinner from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Kingwood Community Building. Tammy Laney, coordinator of Food for […]
Loretta Lee
Rev. Loretta Mae Kirkendall Lee, 85, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at her home. Arrangements, which are incomplete, have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home.
Marianne Straface
Marianne Straface, 89, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at the home of her daughter, Linda with her children at her side. She was born Sept. 12, 1930, […]
Grant allows for radon testing in child care centers
MORGANTOWN — Now that January is here, it’s a good time to consider having your home or business tested for radon, which can be conducted by Monongalia County Health Department. […]




