MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – For Neal Brown, West Virginia’s season opener against James Madison is a debut. For Dukes coach Curt Cignetti, it’s a return. In an unusual twist, the home […]
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Evelyn Marie Stiles Thompson
Evelyn Marie Stiles Thompson, 65, of Clay, Ky., passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at 11:10 p.m. at her home with her family by her side. She was born Jan. […]
Crime down for first week of students compared to last year
While the Morgantown Police Department was busier the first week West Virginia University students returned to town than the previous week, officers weren’t quite as busy as they were in […]
Error in 10th inning costly in Black Bears loss to Batavia
GRANVILLE — Troy Johnston scored on an error in the top of the 10th inning to help lead the Batavia Muckdogs to an 8-7 win over the West Virginia Black […]
After 66 years, County looking to replace Camp Muffly pool
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is taking steps to replace the 66-year-old Camp Muffly pool. During Wednesday’s regular meeting, the commission agreed to put together a request for proposals. […]
Laborers International union reportedly removes leaders of Local 814, representing WVU Ruby Memorial workers
MORGANTOWN – The Laborers International Union of North America has apparently removed the executive officers and board members of Laborers Local 814, which represents union workers at WVU Medicine’s Ruby […]
Kingwood hears complaints of ‘transients’ trespassing, littering and intimidating residents
KINGWOOD — Kingwood’s small town vibe is threatened by a group of people who are trespassing, intimidating residents, littering and possibly using drugs, a businessman told council this week. “They […]
We must do more to get in step with pedestrian safety
You ever wonder if pedestrian safety projects are relegated to something akin to a paving schedule? We do and rather than just wondering, there’s reason to believe pedestrian safety improvements […]
Democrats in need of smarter nominating process
Is anything really wrong with Jay Inslee? Was John Hickenlooper not qualified to be president? And is Steve Bullock a weak candidate? The answers are no, no, no and for […]
Aug. 28 letters to the editor
Plastics industry a bad deal for West Virginians Rebecca McPhail of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (DP-Sunday) touted development of a proposed Appalachian Storage Hub (ASH) for natural gas, and […]
