KINGWOOD — Work continues on roads throughout Preston County, as does the struggle to keep a full staff, State Division of Highways (DOH) representatives told county commissioners Monday. Work should […]
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West Virginia releases 2020 football schedule
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons and the Big 12 has announced the 2020 football schedule Tuesday morning. The Mountaineers will have seven home games, including two […]
Mobile home on Sun Rise Drive burns; dogs saved
Days after burying his wife, a county resident likely lost his home to a Monday afternoon trailer fire. The Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Department responded to 9 Sun Rise Drive shortly […]
There’s no mistaking who made decision to withdraw from Syria
Being good at second-guessing everything that ends bad is not hard. However, when anyone’s decisions consistently defy reason, precedent and principle they deserve to be condemned, not just questioned. This […]
Under city hall: Sidewalk, vault work set to begin this week
Work will begin this week on the vaulted sidewalks outside Morgantown’s City Hall. The city contracted with Commercial Builders Inc., which bid $224,000 for the repairs. The job is expected […]
‘There for them’: Mon Health celebrates auxiliary’s 75th anniversary
They all laughed when Mike Taylor ambled over. “Here comes trouble,” Linda Staddon said. “What?” Taylor answered, in mock annoyance. “You guys weren’t talking about me, were you?” Not to […]
Hillary-Tulsi smackdown bad politics, good show
A new wrestling league is being promoted during TV coverage of Major League Baseball’s post-season. The ad promises more action, more spectacle and includes women as well as men grappling […]
It’s not safe to go in the water
The moment I drove over the causeway — my favorite Florida beaches on the islands of Sanibel and Captiva beckoning — the stench in the air foreshadowed bad news. Before […]
Gabe Turak’s 4 goals helps lead Trinity to 8-0 win over Tyler Consolidated
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Gabe Turak scored four goals as Trinity Christian’s soccer team defeated Tyler Consolidated, 8-0, on Monday. Kyle Knight scored three goals and Noah Kurilko scored a goal […]
University volleyball team sweeps Morgantown, Trinity
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — University High hosted the Morgantown Volleyball Showcase on Monday, featuring a trio of matches between UHS, Morgantown and Trinity. While the warm-up acts — the two Trinity […]





