Dr. Paul Emmett Nesselroad, 94, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born in Sedan, Kan., February 19, 1924, to Minnie Mae and Israel Nesselroad. Paul was predeceased by […]
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Member of U.S. Marine Chamber Orchestra returns home to Morgantown to perform with father
MORGANTOWN — Master Gunnery Sg. Pete Wilson, a violinist with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Chamber Orchestra, will return home to Morgantown Wednesday July 4 to perform with his father, […]
Morgantown 7-year-old admitted into Mensa, world’s celebrated high-IQ club
MORGANTOWN — Seamus Smith is only 7 years old, but he’s already smarter than you. At the ripe age of 2, he was counting to 100, while putting words and […]
Produced by W.Va. filmmakers, Netflix documentary “Recovery Boys” follows four recovering drug addicts
By Shauna Johnson, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — “I was 33 years old and about to die, you know?” Ryan, a West Virginian, said that was when he decided to give […]
Activities and celebrations planned throughout the area for Fourth of July
MORGANTOWN — Several area celebrations are planned for the nation’s birthday, which is Wednesday July 4. Activities, including fireworks, are planned in both Monongalia and Preston counties. The Fourth of […]
Morgantown Salvation Army’s new lieutenants settling in to new posts
Morgantown Salvation Army’s new lieutenants Sheldon and Nicole Greenland are fresh out of training and busily settling in to their new posts. “It was a good surprise,” Sheldon said about […]
Preston Footnotes 7/1/18
Fireworks rules The Town of Masontown reminds residents of the limits on the use of fireworks in town. Fireworks will be permitted until 10 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday […]
Terra Alta plans Fourth of July festivities in community park
TERRA ALTA — Terra Alta Community Park will again be a place for fun and relaxation on the Fourth of July. Bring a chair or grab a bench and spend […]
Reedsville works to fix water infiltration issues
REEDSVILLE — The town is making progress with its water infiltration problems, according to Mayor Jason Titus. The water, called I&I, for inflow and infiltration, is storm or ground water […]
Preston County Chief Deputy reads to Energy Express students
KINGWOOD — Dressed like princesses, super heroes and other fictional characters, students at the Kingwood Energy Express site were enjoying learning Friday. Each week of the free five-week literacy and […]








