Delegates debated over an amendment that would have prevented removing students from public schools to home-school environments if there is a pending child abuse or neglect investigation. The amendment also would have applied in cases where the parent or a home-school teacher has been ...
In a previous editorial, we referenced a number of “good” bills languishing in committee as the Legislature devotes its time to a variety of culture war and otherwise unnecessary bills. Well, today is cross-over day at the Capitol, so we’d like to highlight some bills we think would ...
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates hopes to increase the penalties for child abuse and neglect — unanimously passing a bill to that effect on Thursday and sending it to the Senate. HB 2113 increases the penalty for child abuse causing injury from the current 1-5 years to 2-10. For ...
A Morgantown man was taken into custody after West Virginia State Troopers were dispatched to a Stewart Street apartment on Sunday for a welfare check concerning two juveniles at the residence. Senior Trooper V.L. Marra responded to the call and upon arrival at the apartment, was met by ...
After a two-year hiatus, Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center will be hosting its 14th annual fundraising event, Girls’ Night Out 2022: Night Out at the Tropics. The event will be from 6-10 p.m. May 20 at Tropics in Cheat Lake. Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) ...
You may have seen the blue signs popping up around town. Or the pinwheels “growing” in front of local businesses and nonprofits. Or perhaps you’ve seen photos of people wearing all blue on social media. But more than anything, what we want you to see is beyond all that. April is ...