The relocation of the Monongalia County Emergency Management Agency (MECCA 911) has been all systems go since the dispatch center transitioned from its former location on Mon […]
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Survey shows parents ‘extremely concerned’ about possibility of gun violence in their children’s schools this year
Nearly 80% of parents responding to an annual back-to-school survey by a nonprofit, national advocacy group say they are worried about the possibility — and the inevitability, […]
Smith hopeful new 911 tower online soon; no word on US Cellular service
MORGANTOWN — It was originally believed the replacement of a 911 communications tower on Catherine’s Knob, in Monongalia County’s western end, would be a four-to-five month project. […]
Thursday-Friday winter weather saw 9 vehicle wrecks, 13 reports of trees down
MORGANTOWN — While Thursday’s storm didn’t quite match some predictions in terms of ice and snow, it still caused some trouble on area roadways. The local area […]
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 […]
More than $6 million in damage reports turned in following July 29 flooding
MORGANTOWN — “Well, $2.9 million was the threshold we needed to hit. We’re at a total in excess of $6 million.” MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith said […]