KINGWOOD — A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty Thursday to robbing the Kingwood branch of BB&T Bank last year. But Preston Circuit Judge Steve Shaffer refused to go […]
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Preston Solid Waste Authority seeks to recover money from state
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority Board is still trying to claim more than $40,000 in unclaimed property being held by the State Treasurer’s Office […]
Four juveniles injured in Preston accident
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Sheriff’s Department said four juveniles were taken to area hospitals after an accident Wednesday afternoon in northern Preston County. Because of their […]
WVU brings women leaders together for state initiative
Female engineers make, on average, $11,000 less than their male counterparts. West Virginia ranks at the bottom in the nation for the percentage of women who hold […]
Kingwood Council budgets for raises, new equipment for city
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is budgeting for a new truck and employee raises in fiscal year 2019-‘20 but isn’t banking on the new municipal tax to pay […]
Five murder indictments among 44 sent to Marion County grand jury
FAIRMONT — A grand jury sitting in Marion County this week returned 44 indictments, including five for first-degree murder. James Ryan Vincent, 30, of Fairmont, David Uphold, […]
A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 6
CHARLESTON — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 6. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 538, to authorize the design-build program to […]
Developer proposes zoning ordinance changes for Granville
GRANVILLE — An area developer proposed changes to Granville’s zoning ordinance at this week’s Planning Commission meeting. Jason Donahue, of FEOH Realty, proposed review and possible action, […]
Sigma Nu fraternity members clean Spruce Street after last week’s party
MORGANTOWN — A group of about 15 students spent part of their Sunday cleaning Spruce Street, which was left trashed following Friday’s impromptu snow day party-turned-riot. “We […]
Commission to consider funding request from Star City EMS
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission will consider a funding request from Star City Volunteer Fire Department EMS that would allow the agency to outfit its ambulances […]
