Monongalia Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said the district will go into September just like a good, compliant patient. That is, it will follow doctor’s orders – the doctor in […]
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Rare faculty vote reveals overwhelming support for vaccine mandate
MORGANTOWN — The majority of WVU faculty have voted in favor of a non-binding resolution to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and students on campus by Jan. 1. “If […]
Mask protest in Preston Co.
KINGWOOD — Not all Preston County parents agree with the current school mask mandate. Roughly 20 parents, some with their children, protested the mandate Friday. They stood on the sidewalk […]
Pandemic or no, the High Holidays are here
It’s Friday afternoon, and Rabbi Joe Hample is frazzled, and laughing, at the same time. He’s three days out from Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year, and […]
Justice: Worse numbers, same message — Get vaccinated
MORGANTOWN – The numbers grow ever worse. The message remains the same. “If you’re not vaccinated you’re taking one hell of a chance, that’s all there is to it,” Gov. […]
Gov announces first winners in second round of Babydog sweepstakes
The first drawing in Babydog’s return to the road was held Thursday, yielding more winners in Gov. Jim Justice’s vaccination sweepstakes. This round features new prizes, including a luxury sports […]
Gen. Hoyer: ICU bed occupancy approaching January peak; number on ventilators already above January’s high
MORGANTOWN — It’s Day 537 of the pandemic, Joint Interagency Task Force Director Gen. James Hoyer said Wednesday. There are 670 West Virginians hospitalized with COVID, he said, with 202 […]
Mon Commission reinstates masks, prepares emergency declaration
MORGANTOWN — If you’re headed to a county facility, bring a mask. The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reinstated its mandatory mask policy as COVID-19, now in variant form, burns […]
State osteopathic association calls on Gov. Justice to issue immediate mask mandate
MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association has called on Gov. Jim Justice to immediately issue a statewide mask mandate. The WVOMA sent a letter to Justice on Monday […]
Sen. Randy Smith seeks special session for legislation to prohibit COVID vaccine mandates
MORGANTOWN – State Sen. Randy Smith has asked Gov. Jim Justice to call a special session of the Legislature in order to pass a bill to prohibit a statewide vaccine […]
