MORGANTOWN – Two local watershed groups are looking forward to opportunities to receive new federal infrastructure money to support their missions of stream preservation and community enhancement. The Dominion Post […]
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Preston EMS gets first round of CARES funding
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission unanimously voted to reimburse the county’s EMS services the cost of workers compensation in 2020 using CARES funding. In total, $70,036 will be distributed […]
Ragin’ on the River brings music to Friends of Cheat Campground
Saxsquatch isn’t a myth. His real and true believers can catch a glimpse of the 7-foot musician headlining at the Friends of Cheat Campground in Albright tonight. Saxsquatch is headlining […]
‘We have a lot to lose now’: FOC water chemistry results cause concern after T&T Mine event
MORGANTOWN — Chemistry test results collected by Friends of the Cheat has caused the organization concern over the long-term impacts the T&T Mine event may have on aquatic life. “We […]
Friends of Cheat announces Preston Trail Towns project partners
TUNNELTON –- Friends of the Cheat announced its first class of 2021, Preston Trail Towns Partner Project Partners. Kelley Burd-Huss said the project is an innovative community economic development program […]
Rowlesburg to receive new tree seedlings near VFD
ROWLESBURG — The bank of the Cheat River near the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department on Chestnut Street will soon be home to 100 seedlings. The seedlings are being planted to help […]
Preston commission looks at mine blowout, pay raises
KINGWOOD – Concerns caused by the blowout at the T&T mine last week are not over, according to Amanda Pitzer, Director of Friends of the Cheat. “We don’t know what’s […]
Postcast 62 – March 12, 2021
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Friends of the Cheat concerned over impact on ecosystem following former mine discharge incident
Stream conditions for Muddy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal following a recent discharge of untreated water related to the former T&T Mine in Preston County, but […]
Cheat Fest to be held virtually, plans to bring back some in-person events
Planning for the second virtual Cheat River Festival is underway, and Friends of the Cheat is working to make this year’s event even better. “People get their batteries charged for […]
