Controversy has erupted at the State Capitol over a bill that, if it becomes law, would make it a serious crime for a librarian or museum curator to display or […]
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Emil Alexander
Emil Paul Alexander of Morgantown, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Jan. 24, 2024. He was 10 days shy of his 97th birthday. Friends and family will […]
Paul Shogren
Paul W. “Sunshine” Shogren, 94, of Oakland, Md., passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, at Cherry Hill Assisted Living. Born on May 30, 1929, in Pittsburgh, he was the son […]
A sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 25
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 25. Local sponsors and cosponsors are noted.
WVU junior injured in September explosion dies
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a 20-year-old West Virginia University junior who died last week after suffering injuries in a Sept. 6, 2023, explosion at her off-campus […]
Two years since moving from Brazil, brothers Daniel and Christian Hammer are excelling in the pool
MORGANTOWN — South American-born brothers Daniel and Christian Hammer have settled into life in Morgantown after moving to the Mountain State a little over two years ago. Originally born in […]
Newly launched online magistrate court database brings court info home
Residents of West Virginia will now have easier access to county magistrate court filings from the comfort of home — or wherever you might be. In an effort to make […]
Region 4 forming framework for opioid settlement distribution
There’s a push in Charleston to get some of the state’s nearly $1 billion in opioid settlement money flowing by Election Day. Region 4 wants to be ready. To that […]
Senate Education Committee hears results of WVEA survey, showing high levels of stress and burnout
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Education Association President Dale Lee presented the Senate Education Committee with the results of a survey that show high levels of stress and burnout across all […]
Candidate filings for Wednesday, Jan. 24
These statewide and area state office candidates filed with the secretary of state on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The notation (I) indicates incumbent. U.S. Senate Bryan Bird, Beckley, R Secretary of […]
