In an attempt to stop Pennsylvania residents from traveling into the county, liquor stores in Monongalia County are prohibited from selling alcohol to anyone without West Virginia identification during the […]
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Mon County Health Department busier than ever during outbreak
Lee Smith is a busy man these days. As Monongalia County’s chief medical officer and director of the Monongalia County Health Department, Smith is leading the county’s efforts to minimize […]
WorkForce still working to handle unemployment claims backlog; W.Va. positive cases remain among lowest in U.S.
MORGANTOWN — Monday was the first day for the West Virginia National Guard to aid WorkForce West Virginia with the backlog of unemployment claims stemming from coronavirus-related business closures. Over […]
Star City woman pushes for ordinance
McIntosh wants anti- discrimination rule for the town By Olivia Morgan STAR CITY — “I am by no means done — even when it happens, we don’t quit there,” DeeDee […]
Hotline available during pandemic
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for addiction treatment in West Virginia has not slowed down. Brittany Shawver, director of the HELP4WV addiction hotline said that she has seen little […]
MHP employees donate to food pantry
KINGWOOD — Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital employees donated $700 to help support Food for Preston in the current time of need. The donation comes from a seven-year tradition originating […]
Department of Education enters partnership with WVPB for new student content
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Education entered into a partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting to deliver student engagement content for West Virginia students amid the COVID-19 school […]
Pandemic takes an emotional toll as well
End of life practices have to be changed, making closure hard The economic impact of COVID-19 can be seen through data, but it’s also taking an emotional toll on some […]
The Right Fit
WVU’s Statler College develops new surgical mask extender The Innovation Hub, a prototyping center in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, has […]
Justice issues executive order expanding restrictions in Mon, Harrison and Kanawha counties
CHARLESTON– Gov. Jim Justice announced at 9:45 p.m. April 4 that he has signed an executive order for Monongalia, Harrison and Kanawha counties as COVID-19 continues to spread. This executive […]
