MORGANTOWN — Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer EQT wants to have a new West Virginia law protecting royalty payments declared unconstitutional. It filed a lawsuit to accomplish that goal in […]
Cops and Courts
Government seeks death penalty against two federal inmates
HAZELTON — The government will seek the death penalty against two federal inmates who allegedly murdered two inmates, according to The United States Attorney’s Officer in the […]
Commission hosts flag-raising and rededication ceremony
MORGANTOWN — The bricks and mortar, monuments and amenities were purchased with tax dollars but earned by decades of military heroes, civic pioneers and engaged citizens who have known […]
Morgantown man charged with robbery and sexual abuse
MORGANTOWN — A man suspected of robbing two hotels and sexually assaulting hotel employees has been arrested. Tommie E. Hamlet-Mitchell, 45, of Morgantown, was charged with two counts […]
Nicholas County man charged with first-degree sexual abuse
MORGANTOWN — A man has been arrested and charged with sexually abusing a female family member who is incapacitated. Darrell Ray Lewis Sr., 63, of Nettie, Nicholas County, […]
Morgantown to host judicial conference
MORGANTOWN — The normally bustling halls of Monongalia County Circuit Court will be unusually quiet over the next several days. The three judges, Russell Clawges, Susan Tucker […]
Ohio woman charged with murder of 67-year-old man
MORGANTOWN — A woman suspected of murdering a Monongalia county man April 22 has been arrested and charged. Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer said Elizabeth A. Chinn, […]
Area law enforcement participates in ‘Drug Take Back Initiative’
MORGANTOWN — Area law enforcement is taking part in the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, coordinated and facilitated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Monongalia […]
Kingwood police chief, officer resign
KINGWOOD — The City of Kingwood accepted the resignations of Chief Todd Nestor and Officer Felix Thorn Friday. James Fields has been appointed temporary chief of police […]
Mon County man victim of murder, investigation continues
MORGANTOWN — A woman convicted of armed robbery and a man suspected of passing counterfeit money are among four people being held in Pennsylvania as persons of […]
