The Monongalia County Commission entertained a request from three Morgantown Chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution to proclaim the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. […]
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Seizing the day
Heat, humidity and the possibility of strong thunderstorms. That’s what residents across Monongalia County and north-central West Virginia can expect today, AccuWeather says, as the high-pressure pattern that had the […]
Middle-schoolers will start class earlier this year
BY EVA MURPHY Middle schoolers in Monongalia County will have a rude awakening starting Tuesday. A change in school bus routes necessitated some instructional schedule tweaks at the elementary and […]
Aug. 23 first day of school in Mon
BY MIKE NOLTING Preparations are full go for the Monongalia County school year. Classes begin for most students on Aug. 23. “If you’re not sure what school you’re supposed to […]
Mon County fair activities run through Saturday night
The fair runs through Saturday with carnival rides and food, pageants and livestock shows, 4-H and community exhibits and much more. The fairgrounds are open from 5-10 p.m. today, with […]
Health Dept. adapts risk-based inspections for restaurants
Monongalia County food establishments with a history of issues will be inspected more often in a new risk-based system that went into effect this month. “We will spend more time […]
Sikora: County pushing forward while state compiles broadband data
MORGANTOWN — Rene Gonzales, the senior vice president of policy and regulatory affairs for Lit Communities, said the $1.2 billion in Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) dollars coming to […]
Fairview man faces drug charges following Blacksville bust Friday
A Fairview man was arrested on drug charges Friday after Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputies seized meth, suspected fentanyl and other substances. According to a release issued by the department, deputies […]
Fireworks set for 10 p.m. July 1 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park
Start your celebration of July 4 today in Morgantown at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park. “We are excited to have a patriotic program that celebrates our nation’s independence,” Vincent Kitch, director […]
Mon BOE approves STEM school contract
The Renaissance Academy, a planned $72 million facility that would be devoted solely to science, technology, engineering and math pursuits for Monongalia County students, inched another notch closer to reality […]








