MORGANTOWN — Some Morgantown motorists were likely saying ‘Wee, wee, wee,’ all the way home on Thursday after the perpetually wavy “hogback” turn received some much-needed attention. The sharp bend […]
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MUB hopes to clear Dinsmore site this year as pump station project looms
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board General Manager Mike McNulty said he’s confident the structures on the former Dinsmore Tire property, at 195 Don Knotts Blvd., will be razed this year. […]
Jury returns conviction in child sexual abuse case
Wednesday evening in Monongalia County Circuit Court, Steven Ray Desantis, 41, was found guilty of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian, or person in position of trust to a […]
J.J. Wetherholt, WVU open season on the road with potential to show off some power
MORGANTOWN — The questions will begin to get answered at 6:30 p.m. Friday, as the WVU baseball team travels to the state of Florida to begin a four-game series against […]
AREA ARRESTS
MON SHERIFF Louk, Jeannie, 58, two counts domestic battery, Feb. 6, Deputy Bradford. Chisler, Ernest E., 65, destruction of property, Feb. 7, Deputy Summers. Bell, Hayley R., two counts domestic […]
Make a date for the ‘Wine & Shine’ Festival Saturday
With Valentine’s Day 2024 now on the books, let’s just say that – well – it could have gone better. The store-bought bouquet was hardly vase-worthy. And the over-priced, under-cooked […]
Preston BOE votes to opt back in opioid settlement
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Board of Education voted to opt back into the McKinsey & Company LLC opioid settlement. The decision was made after receiving a memorandum […]
Ash Wednesday: The first day of Lent, a time of reflection and repentance in preparation for Easter
Some Christians who celebrate Ash Wednesday may have faced a dilemma yesterday. It was also Valentine’s Day — a day of flowers and chocolates and going out for dinner. But, […]
New ‘baby box’ a welcome addition, but doesn’t replace right to choose
As we reported at the end of January, Morgantown will receive West Virginia’s second “baby box” as part of the Norwood Fire Station’s renovations. The baby box will be built […]
People power, not palace politics
by John Opdycke I’ve been an independent voter since I was 18. Back then, I knew less than zero about politics. I went to the University of Michigan to play […]
