Lawrence R. “Shorty” Host, age 80, of Morgantown, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 29, 1937, in Thornton, a […]
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Brenda McCourt
Brenda Kay McCourt, 52, of Morgantown, was reunited with her beloved mother Ruth in early May of 2018. Family will receive friends at the Fred L. Jenkins Chapel of Prayer, […]
Debra Miller
Debra Kay Miller “Debbie”, 62, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly May 30,2018. Debbie was born the youngest of 14 children to Murl and Leola (Savage) Snyder. Debbie was the most […]
Richard Devault
Richard E. “Dick” DeVault, age 76, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 28, 2018, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born […]
H. David Pixler
H. David Pixler, 87, of Rockville, Md., died on Monday, May 28, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Millie “Babe” Pixler; father of Dave Pixler and Tammy […]
Heart disease patients who become depressed may double their risk of early death
After a heart attack or heart surgery, it’s common to go through a period of sadness or grief. These feelings are natural, as you face physical challenges and fears about […]
Morgantown City Council considers acquisition of Haymaker Forest
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council will consider a $5.2 million acquisition of about 40 acres known as Haymaker Forest, situated in or adjacent to the city’s 1st, 2nd and 6th […]
Public Service Commission hearing date nears for Reedsville proposed sewer rate increase
REEDSVILLE — An ordinance pertaining to dilapidated buildings is being drafted for the town of Reedsville, according to Mayor Jason Titus. The ordinance is being drafted by town attorney Mark […]
Child abuse trial of former Preston County Dog Warden moved to later date
KINGWOOD — The child abuse trial of former Preston County Dog Warden Brittaney Shearer has been moved to July 17. Shearer, of Reedsville, was indicted last year on felony child […]
Beach requests audit of DOH’s District 4 in letter to Legislative Auditor
W. Va. — Sen. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, has sent a letter to Legislative Auditor Aaron Allred, asking his office to conduct an audit of Division of Highways District 4, which includes […]




