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 […]
Government
Mon County Commission offers essential services, continues to meet
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission will continue to provide essential services, either virtually, or via phone or mail. In-person, by-appointment support will only be available on […]
Sen. Capito laments Senate failure to move COVID-19 stimulus bill
MORGANTOWN — Shortly before the Monday afternoon vote that once again failed to advance the Senate’s Phase 3 coronavirus stimulus package, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito spoke with […]
Gov. Justice issues statewide stay-at-home order, closes all nonessential businesses
MORGANTOWN – In the wake of a positive test of a Sundale nursing home resident, Gov. Jim Justice on Monday issued a statewide stay-at-home order and closure […]
DHHR reports 2nd case of coronavirus in Mon County
MORGANTOWN — While lawmakers in Washington continued to debate the money merits of a nationwide pandemic recovery package March 22, coronavirus cases across West Virginia were steadily […]
Justice says he’s not ready to close down the state over COVID-19
“We’ve got to move and we’ve got to move stronger than we already are right now,” Gov. Jim Justice said during a Saturday evening COVID-19 address in […]
COVID-19 threatens 2020 election
WVU political scientist urges feds to explore voting alternatives As states postpone primary elections in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, one West Virginia University political scientist […]
Taking care of seniors during this pandemic
KINGWOOD — Eight out of 10 coronavirus deaths reported in the U.S. have been adults 65 and older, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Phone call scams to avoid
There have been reports that some county residents have been receiving telephone calls from individuals claiming they will come into your house and check your vital signs, […]
U.S. Attorney’s Office investigating scams
WHEELING — U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is asking residents to be vigilant and aware to protect themselves against scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and warning those who […]
