Learn about fire levy The Newburg Volunteer Fire Department will be having an informational meeting 6 p.m. Saturday at the fire hall to discuss and answer questions about the countywide […]
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DHHR discusses Medicaid budgets for disabled clients
This is the first in a two-day series. Today: We provide an overview of the Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau for Medical Resources new method for determining Medicaid care […]
Spruce Street Marketplace celebrates Earth Day
MORGANTOWN — Saturday marked the celebration of Earth Day around the globe. In Morgantown, families gathered at the Spruce Street Marketplace to commemorate the environmentally friendly holiday. There were some activities for […]
CELEB: Verne Troyer, Mini-Me from ‘Austin Powers’ films, has died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Verne Troyer, who played Dr. Evil’s small, silent sidekick “Mini-Me” in the “Austin Powers” movie franchise, has died. He was 49. A statement provided by Troyer’s […]
Preston wants residents to take survey about broadband service
To take the survey, go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/9ZHG5Q2 or stop at the PCEDA Office 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday above Clear Mountain Bank in Kingwood or call 304-329-2299 by May 7. KINGWOOD […]
Kingwood dad brings Emmy to Career Day
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Elementary kindergartener Levi Kisner’s dad is not the guy whose presentation on career day you want to follow. That’s because Christopher Kisner won an Emmy for his […]
First Family STEM Night a success in Preston
TERRA ALTA — Parents, grandparents and students gathered around various tables filled with projects from Legos to virtual reality at Terra Alta Elementary last week. This was the first Family […]
Queen Ceres, King Buckwheat crowned in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — The Preston High Jr. ROTC opened the Royalty Pageant with the color guard, followed by Tina Strahin singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” Dancers from Sally Ann’s Dance Company […]
Free skin cancer screenings being offered in May
The Mon Health Zelda Stein Weiss Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Project is offering free skin cancer screenings for the community this spring. Appointments are required and can be made […]
Police Chief: Meth use is on the rise
By Alex Wiederspiel The seizure of nearly 1,000 grams of illegal drugs, primarily methamphetamine, is part of a trend that Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston is noticing. “Meth is becoming […]








