Laine Robert Kennedy, 17 days old, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 23, 2018, at JW Ruby Memorial Hospital. He was so loved and blessed by his parents and […]
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Impeachment committee to independently weigh ethics of court’s working lunches
CHARLESTON — The vice chairman of a committee considering impeachment of state Supreme Court justices said its efforts are independent of a Judicial Investigations Commission conclusion that justices didn’t overstep […]
First responders celebrate Teleflora’s ‘Make Someone Smile Week’
MORGANTOWN — More than 400 coffee mugs — each with a smiley face on the side — helped area first responders feel appreciated Tuesday. This week marks Teleflora’s Make Someone […]
Preston BOE president talks new programs; roof leak at Bruceton School
KINGWOOD — New Preston Board of Education President Jack Keim, returning from a statewide retreat for board presidents, says other counties operate programs that could be mimicked. “There were a […]
Winners announced for the 2018 Clay District Fair
MORGANTOWN — Savannah Gadd was named the 2018 Miss Clay District Fair Queen. The announcement was made by directors of the Clay District Fair Association. The board announced winners and […]
Reedsville town council approves sewer rate increase
REEDSVILLE – The Reedsville town council unanimously approved an increase in sewer rates Monday. Rates for customers with metered water supply will be charged on a graduated scale: — $25.98 […]
Mon County Health Department receives $20,000 grant
MORGANTOWN — A $20,000 grant will help Monongalia County Health Department study adolescent sexual health with the goal of providing more information to area teens. Lauren E. Branch, MCHD grant […]
LIFE: Hersheypark reopens after flooding causes 1-day shutdown
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) — Heavy rain and flash flooding made it appear a river of chocolate was running through the middle of Hersheypark. The Pennsylvania amusement park reopened Tuesday after […]
Ethics panel clears state Supreme Court Justices; Loughry hearing to move forward
CHARLESTON — The state Judicial Investigation Commission (JIC) announced on Monday July 23 it closed ethics complaint cases against three Supreme Court Justices and took no disciplinary action against them. […]
W.Va. Chief Health Officer Gupta says opioid-related deaths up from 2017, but growth rate has slowed
CHARLESTON — Preliminary numbers from the state Department of Health and Human Resources show nearly 500 opioid-related deaths were recorded in the first six months of this year in West […]
