Two people were arrested and charged after a Preston County sheriff’s deputy found more than 3 ounces of meth in their car. Alexis Kristine Spindle, 23, and Robert Lee Shaffer, […]
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Column: Big 12 not ready to face Derek Culver and Oscar Tshiebwe at same time
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — With plans to play big men Derek Culver and Oscar Tshiebwe together next season, Bob Huggins is about to embark on a grand experiment in the […]
UPDATE: body found on rail trail identified
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Police Department is investigating the death of a man found near the rail-trail Wednesday morning. “The deceased male has been identified as Kevin Daft, 35 years of […]
School districts will soon face tough test of open enrollment
It may turn out that the new open enrollment policy might be the cherry on top. That’s no commentary on HB 206 — the omnibus education bill — that became […]
Sheriff investigating shots fired
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shots fired incident on Fairmont Road. Deputies responded about 1:30 to 3889 Fairmont Road for the call. Chief Deputy Al Kisner said […]
University guard duo Kaden Metheny, KJ McClurg picking up recruitment momentum
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Heading into their senior seasons, University High guard duo Kaden Metheny and KJ McClurg are picking up momentum on the recruiting trail. After helping the Hawks claim […]
Small donations adding up for Dems’ Stephen Smith
It does not take long to review the second quarter campaign financial statement of incumbent Gov. Jim Justice. It’s just 12 pages and the quick summary is this: The Republican […]
Dangers of political tribalism
I have a tricky relationship with my in-laws. We get along just fine, but we disagree on politics. They are Republicans; I am a Democrat. They voted for Trump; I […]
City holds first information session on annexation plan
MORGANTOWN — For all the sound and fury in recent weeks surrounding Morgantown’s draft annexation plan, Thursday’s first public information meeting on the topic didn’t quite seem to match the […]
Police, fire chiefs talk annexation
Morgantown’s police and fire chiefs were among the numerous city officials on hand at Thursday’s first public meeting on annexation. “What the city proposed, the city never talked to us,” […]
