The Monongalia County Assessor’s Office will now see walk-ins. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. During this time, the office is restricted to having four […]
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MCHD, National Guard to provide testing to vulnerable populations
Monongalia County Health Department will partner with the West Virginia National Guard to test individuals Friday and Saturday at three locations, in accordance with Gov. Jim Justice’s […]
Manchin introducing SMART Act to allow states to backfill COVID-19 shortfalls
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin is introducing a bill – with Democrat and Republican co-sponsors – to aid states, cities and counties cope with the financial crisis […]
Preston County Commissioners informed of COVID-related yard sale guidelines
KINGWOOD — Yard sales are allowed but discouraged, Preston County Commissioners were told Tuesday. Preston Health Department Director V.J. Davis answered the yard sale question, which Commission […]
Slemp: Statewide nursing home testing revealed few new COVID-19 cases, small outbreaks
MORGANTOWN — Bureau of Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp provided the promised overview of COVID-19 testing at the state’s 123 nursing homes during Tuesday’s press briefing. She […]
Communications tower in western end damaged
A communications tower used by 911 to cover the western end of the county is damaged and needs replaced but could offer an opportunity to expand broadband […]
Malls, bars, park lodges, zoos and spas among those on new reopening list
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced a new list of planned reopenings during his Monday COVID-19 press briefing. Indoor malls will be included among the businesses reopening […]
Morrisey ’s disability fraud unit saves $1.8M in quarter, eclipses $22M in total savings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership generated more than $1.8 million in savings in the first quarter of 2020. The three-month tally […]
City of Fairmont begins to reopen today
The City of Fairmont has considered safe measures and precautions to begin to open administrative offices to the public. City offices on the third floor of the […]
2 Republicans vie for 13th District state Senate seat
The race for the 13th District state Senate seat finds two Republicans vying to face Delegate Mike Caputo in the fall. Senate Minority Leader Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, […]
