MORGANTOWN — FirstEnergy’s Pleasants Power Station won’t close as soon as planned. The coal-fired plant was slated to close in January 2019. But FirstEnergy spokeswoman Jennifer Young said its Allegheny […]
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D.C. politician requests inquiry into treatment of Hazelton inmates
KINGWOOD — A congresswoman representing the District of Columbia has requested an investigation of treatment of inmates at the federal prison in Hazelton. Congresswoman Eleanor Homes Norton, D.-D.C., wrote U.S. […]
DOH asks Kingwood to take charge of Hospital Hill Road
KINGWOOD — The State Division of Highways is asking Kingwood to take over the upkeep of Hospital Hill Road. City Clerk Mary Howell said the state indicated in a letter […]
Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center gets renovation: Gallery
During the tour at Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, oncology specialist Joanne Horgan (left) and Michelle Wilson show a plastic, head-shaped screen that covers and is made to fit before [...]
Fallout 76’s Vault Boy will make appearance Saturday at Bridge Day
FAYETTEVILLE — Fallout 76’s Vault Boy will return to West Virginia to meet with spectators, Saturday at the 39th annual Bridge Day at the New River Gorge Bridge. The appearance […]
Kingwood man said he sold drugs to pay his taxes, police say
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood man told deputies he was only selling drugs to pay his back taxes, according to a criminal complaint. Devin Robert Miller, 33, was charged with possession […]
Gravity-defying gourds on display during 31st annual Pumpkin Drop
MORGANTOWN — You know what you get when you drop a pumpkin from the roof of an 11-story building? Squash. But if you find yourself in good standing with The […]
Republicans gather on Capitol steps to support anti-abortion amendment
CHARLESTON — While much of the attention this election cycle has been focused on the multiple public offices on the ballot, voters will also consider a proposed constitutional amendment regarding abortion. […]
Man accused of shooting a gun on High Street liked his own suspect photo
MORGANTOWN — The suspect wanted for firing a gun into the air on North High Street, liked a Facebook post of a photo identifying him as the suspect, according to […]
Morgantown High girls’ soccer team wins shootout vs. University
MORGANTOWN — Regulation and overtime proved to be not enough time as Morgantown High’s girls’ soccer team came out with a 2-1 win after a shootout over cross-town rival University […]
