Thomas A. Close, 75, of Bruceton Mills, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, at Mon Health Medical Center with his loving family by his side after a long battle with […]
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Big 12 notebook: Brown one of four making his league debut on Saturday
Neal Brown will be part of an atypically large fraternity on Saturday. Brown is one of four coaches making their Big 12 debuts this weekend, and he’s obviously excited to […]
State treasurer selects credit union to handle medical cannabis program finances
MORGANTOWN — The state treasurer’s office has selected a banker to handle transactions for the state medical cannabis program. Charleston-based Element Federal Credit Union submitted the winning proposal. The office […]
BOPARC board backs MUB’s recommended route through White Park
MORGANTOWN — The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners voted 5-1 with one abstention on Monday to support MUB’s selected route through White Park for the placement of a raw […]
Deputy finds drugs, gun, money during traffic stop
A man from Detroit and one from Preston County were arrested after a Monongalia County Sheriff’s Deputy found drugs, a gun and almost $15,000 during a traffic stop. Chico D. […]
NARO royalty owners annual convention set in Pittsburgh
The National Association of Royalty Owners will hold its annual convention Oct. 2-4 at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square. Friday’s agenda includes a Certified Minerals Manager review course, […]
West Virginia releases depth chart for James Madison game
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia has released its official depth chart for its Week 1 game against James Madison. Notably, junior offensive lineman Josh Sills is officially WVU’s starting center. Sills […]
Arthurdale Heritage applying for National Historic Site designation
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners are endorsing Arthurdale Heritage’s bid to become the first National Historic Site in West Virginia. Arthurdale volunteer Deborah Miller spoke to commissioners Monday and got their […]
It’s public knowledge Governor’s Mansion costing state dearly
It’s doubtful the Governor’s Mansion is the only vacant floor space costing the state dearly. Last summer, state taxpayers learned that the state had paid nearly $1 million for vacant […]
His restaurant got green and others can too
I run Mexican restaurants in San Diego, the taco capital of the United States. We see our restaurants as community gathering places and believe we have a responsibility to make […]








