Mr. Richard “Rick” Kim Simpson, 66, of Carrollton, Ga., died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Mr. Simpson was born in the Walter Reed Hospital, in Washington D.C., on Jan. 26, 1952, […]
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Andrew Ferguson
Andrew D. Ferguson, Jr., age 78, of Uniontown, Pa., passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in his home surrounded by loving family. He was born January 27, 1940, the son […]
Morgantown, Mon County see population growth despite statewide population decline
MORGANTOWN — While West Virginia lost population during the past decade, Morgantown and Monongalia County bucked that trend and grew. According to a recent study released by the Pew Charitable […]
DEA adjusts opioid production quota rules after legal, legislative pressure from state
CHARLESTON — Legal and legislative pressure from West Virginia has led the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to modify its opioid distribution quota rules to help curb illegal diversion of the […]
U.S. Navy veteran uses new business to help other vets return to civilian life
MORGANTOWN — A U.S. Navy veteran, who faced her own trauma, has set out to help other military members returning to civilian life. Natalie Oliverio spent four years active duty […]
State superintendent praises preschools in West Virginia
By Brittany Murray, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — About 76 percent of West Virginia’s 4-year-olds participate in universal pre-kindergarden, State Superintendent Steve Paine during his State of Education address before the […]
WVU, Shepherd not seeing eye-to-eye on HEPC appointment
By Alex Wiederspiel, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — The rapidly changing landscape of higher education in West Virginia was punctuated by a tumultuous week involving the Higher Education Policy Commission. Shepherd […]
Central Preston Middle School names new principal
KINGWOOD — Central Preston Middle School’s new principal is no stranger to students, parents and the staff. Paul Martin served as the school’s dean of students last year. It marked […]
Kingwood Elementary, Bruceton School getting new roofs
KINGWOOD — Crews are replacing roofs on Kingwood Elementary and Bruceton School. The work is being paid for with a grant from the State School Building Authority (SBA), which in […]
Preston Footnotes 7/15/18
History Today Today is Preston History Day, once again celebrating the varied history of our 200-year-old county. Open for tours today are Arthurdale Heritage from 1 – 5 p.m.; Aurora […]
