THOMAS —Concerned citizens say they are encouraged by news that the West Virginia Division of Highways will consider a northern route for Corridor H from Parsons to […]
Community
Hope Hill Sobering Center facing closure due to lack of use
MORGANTOWN -— In theory, the Hope Hill Sobering Center couldn’t miss. It was viewed as the missing piece — the step between letting a visibly intoxicated […]
Statler: Bills scratch the surface of what’s needed for state’s VFD, EMS services
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, said a trio of bills passed during the recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature are “a good step forward” […]
Just Jaime raising funds for animals
Jaime Williams — WVAQ’s Just Jaime — set up camp Friday in the parking lot of The Glass Factory on University Avenue in Star City. She’ll be […]
‘Mini-grants’ to area educators offered by Your Community Foundation
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia is going back to school. The nonprofit, outreach organization is now offering an opportunity for educator “mini-grants” of up […]
All DMV regional offices now offering same-day appointments
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers may now make appointments, including same-day appointments, at any of the 26 regional offices across the state. […]
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 […]
Marion County AFL-CIO to hold Labor Day picnic
FAIRMONT — The Marion County AFL-CIO will hold its Labor Day picnic from noon-4 p.m. Sept. 3 at Hough Park in Mannington. The picnic is open to […]
Commission discusses upping sponsorship money
KINGWOOD — The executive director of the Tucker Community Foundation (TCF), David Cooper, asked Preston County Commission to increase its sponsorship for Run For It by $500. […]
Monongahela River receives Marine Highway designation M-79
MORGANTOWN — Monongahela River might be its given name, but you can call it M-79 for short. Late last week, the United States Department of Transportation Maritime […]
