Gov. Jim Justice made official Wednesday what many had likely surmised already — concerning public schools and the coronavirus. That was when he announced state students won’t […]
Education
WVU to hold virtual commencement; graduates have option to walk in December
Because of concerns about the novel coronavirus pandemic, West Virginia University officials said the university will hold a virtual commencement for May graduates and give them the […]
Preston County suspends homework, meal deliveries for the rest of the week
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools suspended meal and homework deliveries to students for the rest of this week but said a way will be found to ensure […]
Volunteers prepare meals to help schools
“Ready to serve,” doesn’t just apply to the pre-prepared breakfast and lunch meals which will again be going out for Monongalia County youngsters at home during the […]
School lunch program takes hit
District no longer able to make meals, lining up volunteers Gov. Jim Justice’s stay-at-home order Monday took a big bite out of Monongalia County Schools’ lunch delivery […]
How the definition of the kilogram changed over time
Here, in America, we use the customary system while most of the rest of the world uses the metric system. The SI unit (International unit) for mass […]
Preston Briefs
Kingwood offices closed to walk-ins KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Hall is closed to walk-in business, but customers can make appointments if necessary. Payments can still be put […]
Poison Prevention Program educates students on vapes
KINGWOOD — One-eighth of a teaspoon of nicotine can kill a toddler, according to Kim Liston, Community Programs coordinator at Preston Memorial Hospital. That information is part […]
Albright School for sale by Glenn Dunn
ALBRIGHT — The tall red brick building that was once Albright School now stands abandoned. Wind and snow have pulled the roof down, and the doors and […]
Board of Education revised food stop bus list
These are the delivery locations for Monongalia County Schools lunches. This is in addition to Grab & Go, available at any school for Monongalia County students. Mason […]
