MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is not planning to close down the county courthouse at this time due to the COVID-19 virus. Commission President Ed Hawkins explained it may […]
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Justice adds gyms, health clubs, rec facilities to COVID-19 closure list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended his business closure order to include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities. He also repeated his plea for people to stay home […]
Secretary of state opens absentee voting to virtually all voters to address coronavirus challenges
The May 12 primary election will remain on schedule, but essentially every voter in the state will be permitted to vote absentee based on emergency rules the secretary of state […]
Elective surgeries postponed
At the urging of the U.S. Surgeon General and multiple professional medical societies, WVU Medicine will defer all elective, non-emergent surgeries and gastrointestinal (GI) procedures starting Thursday. Procedures will be […]
Council issues emergency guidelines, ordinance restricting public gatherings
“Statement of City Council, Community Guidelines for Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic “This evening, City Council adopted an emergency ordinance recognizing the declaration of a state of emergency due to the […]
Mon County Schools provide meals for children at schools and by bus delivery
Despite the mandatory closure of West Virginia’s schools because of COVID-19, Monongalia County Schools is still providing meals for children at all 17 schools and by bus delivery to select […]
Mountaineer United Soccer Club to start virtual training program
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With the suspension and most sports organizations across West Virginia, Mountaineer United Soccer Club (MUSC) took the opportunity to roll out its virtual soccer training program, in […]
Gov. Justice confirms state’s first COVID-19 case; orders restaurants, bars, casinos closed
MORGANTOWN — Confirming speculation circulating throughout the day, Gov. Jim Justice confirmed on Tuesday evening the state’s first confirmed coronavirus case – in the Eastern Panhandle. And he mandated the […]
WVU Medicine to offer pre-screened patients drive-through specimen collection for COVID-19
MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine announced today that it is establishing five drive-through collection points in West Virginia to collect specimens from pre-screened patients to test for COVID-19. The collection points […]
Sheriff Department, tax office, limiting services in response to COVID-19
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office will continue to respond to emergency calls but other services will be limited be as a safeguard against COVID-19, according to Sheriff Perry […]
