GRANVILLE — The West Virginia Black Bears continued a week-long slump, dropping its eighth contest in a row, 6-1, to the Mahoning Valley Scrappers at Kendrick Family Ballpark on Wednesday […]
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On this July 4, a reflection upon U.S.’s progress
We’re feeling introspective this Independence Day. Certainly, we’re excited for the community parades and events and the fireworks displays after dark. (Hopefully our introspection is the only rain on your […]
When is sleeping a crime? If you’re homeless, says the Supreme Court
by Noah Feldman In a defeat for advocates of the unhoused, the Supreme Court has rejected the argument that it is cruel and unusual punishment to outlaw sleeping outdoors in […]
Democrats will be OK if they want to
Bad debates happen, as Joe Biden’s supporters say. But that wasn’t a debate. Biden stood there in an apparent cloud of fatigue, while Donald Trump lied his way throughout, ignoring […]
WVU Heart and Vascular Institute, School of Medicine mourn loss of Dr. Jain
Faculty and staff at the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute and WVU School of Medicine are mourning the loss of Dr. Abnash C. Jain, longtime cardiologist and professor, who died […]
Summer fun continues with several local events
July is here and Mountaineer Country invites you to experience summer life with some amazing community events! From arts to diving there are so many fun events happening this month. […]
Preston County’s new IT director gets started on a technical report
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s newest IT director was busy working on a technical report Tuesday, according to County Administrator Nathan Raybeck. Preston County commissioners approved the hiring of Alex Hines […]
Sherry Patterson promoted to head girls’ basketball coach at Clay-Battelle
BLACKSVILLE — A new name but a familiar face will take charge of the head girls’ basketball coaching position at Clay-Battelle High School. Assistant coach Sherry Patterson was named the […]
Westover woman jailed for malicious assault
A Westover woman was arrested late Monday evening after allegedly slashing a man with a knife during a domestic dispute. At about 11:22 p.m. July 1, Westover Officer Jackson Rutledge […]
Firefighters extinguish blaze at Brockway Avenue home
A fire at a home on Brockway Avenue in Morgantown Wednesday morning claimed the life of a family pet and detoured traffic for several hours as Morgantown firefighters fought the […]






