CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has named House Speaker Tim Armstead and Congressman Evan Jenkins, both Republicans, to two Supreme Court seats that opened after almost a […]
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Chief Deputy Al Kisner marks 40 years of law enforcement
MORGANTOWN — From dispatcher and jailer to deputy and sheriff, Monongalia County’s Chief Deputy Al Kisner has seen a lot in his 40 years in law enforcement. […]
Governor’s week includes son’s health scare, Trump visit and unexpected call
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice had a couple of reasons to be surprised by a recent call he received. The flip phone he still carries has […]
Kroger plans to transition from single-use to reusable bags
MORGANTOWN — Within seven years, customers at all Kroger stores will no longer have single-use plastic bags to pack up their groceries. The company announced this week that, […]
Research Center hosts annual Beekeepers Association Conference
FAIRMONT — Tom Hackett hasn’t been immune to the bee population decline that has affected beekeepers across the country. “I lost two hives last year, and I’ve […]
Make-A-Wish surprises girl with trip to Hawaii
MORGANTOWN — The sun was golden overhead at The Crab Shack Caribba late Thursday afternoon. Its rays dappled the surface of Cheat Lake, and as the big […]
Mohigans upset No. 7 Parkersburg 45-35 in season opener
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown seniors Ty Konchesky and Nick Malone go way back. In fact, they go so far back that Konchesky can barely remember how they met. […]
Biafora brothers discuss re-development plans for Middletown Mall
WHITE HALL — David Biafora stepped back from the podium to let the laugh build. That was right after he said, “We’re gonna save Marion County some […]
Supreme Court vacancies draw 20 candidates for November, including former state Senate President
CHARLESTON — Voters casting ballots in the November general election for two seats on the state Supreme Court will have 20 candidates to choose from. The condensed filing […]
MPD recognizes Citizen Police Academy graduates; council pursues grants
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Police Department recognized the first graduating class of the department’s Citizen’s Police Academy during Tuesday’s city council meeting. The class consists of Austin Porter, […]