MORGANTOWN — New and existing businesses based in Morgantown are encouraged to apply for the new Small Business Assistance Grant through the City of Morgantown. The grant, […]
Community
Woodburn neighborhood (still) looking for a sign
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Woodburn neighborhood is entrenched in its very own whodunnit. Though, by now, it may be more of a cold case. Either way, it’s a […]
St. Paul Lutheran provides game-day parking with a purpose
Glen Borrelli knew how to steer the altruism. The late Borrelli was a faithful attendee of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he also served on various committees […]
Legislative Lookahead: Leaders say bills will address mining, energy, economic development, social needs
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia’s legislative leaders described their goals for the 2022 session – which starts Jan. 12 – during Friday’s West Virginia Press Association Legislative Lookahead. […]
Bloom issues mask challenge: Just wear it
MORGANTOWN — “Mon County is exceptional. Our citizens are above the others, and we’re going to prove it.” And with that, Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom […]
School out early in anticipation of storm
School was dismissed early Thursday in Monongalia and Preston counties in anticipation of a winter storm expected to bring inches of snow to the area. “Preston and […]
Justice: State will seek CDC OK to offer second Pfizer booster to certain residents
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia is seeking CDC permission to offer a second Pfizer booster shot to certain residents, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday. The second booster — […]
County COVID cases ‘through the roof,’ outbreaks in nursing, daycare facilities
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to discussion of COVID-19 infection rates, the phrase “through the roof” doesn’t exactly paint an encouraging picture. Unfortunately, County Health Officer Dr. […]
Preston commission gets COVID update: omicron is here
KINGWOOD — Preston County should expect to see COVID-19 numbers like never before over the next several weeks. That’s because the omicron variant of the virus has […]
With omicron growing, Justice urges West Virginians: ‘We’re not going to become numb’
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice took a slightly different twist in his Tuesday COVID briefing, addressing the burnout and seeming complacence among the populace even as a […]