Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. That’s “DDT,” for those of you too young to know. In Wisconsin in the late 1950s, all the farmers knew then was that the insecticide worked. […]
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Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
West Virginia women key to ratification of 19th amendment “Now what would you do in a case like this?” That was the caption-question of a postcard that […]
As campaign signs continue to be stolen, Sandy Holepit offers monetary rewards for information about the crime
As election day nears, some candidates for office in Monongalia County have had their campaign signs stolen or destroyed. Magistrate Sandy Holepit, who is running for reelection, […]
1,000 cast ballots in first five days of early voting
Now halfway through the 10-day early voting period, 1,048 ballots have been cast in Monongalia County. Early voting is available 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. through Saturday in […]
Mon County early voting is kicking off
A total of 159 ballots were cast Wednesday, on what Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney described as a “very slow” first day of early voting. The pace […]
Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots, must be returned by June 8 or postmarked by June 9
KINGWOOD — Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots and the county clerk has received 3,389 back. Wednesday is the last day the Preston County Clerk’s office […]
Mon County Clerk leads training for election workers
An election worker inserts a ballot into a voting machine Wednesday at the county’s election headquarters, in the old Morgantown Mall. Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney (center) […]
Absentee ballot application to be sent out
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner announced Thursday that he has issued guidance and a funding opportunity to assist county clerks with mailing an absentee ballot […]
