What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding? That’s not just the title of the old Elvis Costello song. It’s also a rallying cry (of sorts) for a group of […]
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Mon County grand jury returns 112 indictments
An accused bank robber, an inmate who allegedly stole an ambulance while escaping the hospital and a Florida man who crashed into a porch while allegedly running from the cops […]
DOH hopes design helps fix problems at Tunnelton underpass
TUNNELTON — A possible solution to flooding and other problems at the Tunnelton underpass could soon be addressed, according to Brent Walker, director of communications for the West Virginia Department […]
Warm weather ahead: Saturday’s high could rival record set in 1880
After a cold week that saw snow before turning unseasonably warm, Saturday could tie or break the record high temperature for Jan. 11. “By Saturday, we’ll be not far off […]
Governor outlines bright future, with some challenges, in State of the State Address.
CHARLESTON – West Virginians have come to expect Gov. Jim Justice to step into coach mode for his State of the State Address – offering a pep talk illustrated along […]
Chaplin Pileup
Snow, ice forces road to close for 2 hours Tuesday’s snow and ice caused several accidents across Monongalia County, including an 18-vehicle collision on Chaplin Hill Road. Monongalia County Sheriff […]
Krepps Hawk taken down by pellet gun; vet forced to euthanize injured bird
Somewhere within the wooded periphery of Krepps Park, a red-shouldered hawk is waiting for her mate to return to their nest. Sadly, she’s waiting in vain. Her mate, which had […]
Hawkins to serve as president of Monongalia County Commission in 2020
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission took time to reflect on 2019 and look forward to the year ahead as it held its first meeting of 2020 on Thursday. As […]
Year in review: 2019 brings much for Mon schools to ponder
Of charter schools, test scores and what to do when the next subdivision takes root in the attendance area. So went the life and times of the Monongalia County Board […]
All for Ellie: Family, friends host blood drive for 12-year-old with rare disorder
MORGANTOWN — Without donated blood, Ellie Thornton wouldn’t be alive today. The 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia, which affects the body’s ability to produce blood cells. According […]
