MORGANTOWN. W.Va. — As bullets snapped the air and worried soldiers darted their eyes this way and that, one sergeant sighed, shouldered his weapon and answered his […]
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New law allows emergency refills of expired life-saving medication prescriptions
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia residents will be able to access life-saving medicines when their supply runs out, the prescription is expired and the doctor can’t be reached […]
Westover could allow fireworks in time for July 4th
A new councilmember was appointed and the first step to allow fireworks in the city limits during certain holidays was taken at Westover’s regular city council meeting. […]
Escape snake slithered past weekend search; still at large
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Despite a thermal imager and drones the Sabraton Snake still hasn’t been found and organized searches will not continue. Morgantown’s Public Information Officer, Andrew […]
New guidelines mean more help for women, infants, children through WIC
More low-income families in Monongalia and Preston counties will be able to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children because of new federal […]
Suit over where Gov. Jim Justice lives continues
CHARLESTON — The lawsuit over Gov. Jim Justice’s residency has a new legal twist that goes back to 1889. The current case is about whether Justice defies […]
Popular pup program one of many offered at public library during summer
School’s out, but the Morgantown Public Library is still very much in session. “We have big things we do at all the locations for the summer,” said […]
New ESFs aim to make crisis response smoother
Monongalia County will soon have a new set of emergency operation plans that use a flexible framework called emergency support functions. “There’s 15 ESFs, or emergency support […]
Law schools see less interest in energy expertise
The interest is still there, but not like it was five years ago when oil and natural gas was booming in both West Virginia and Pennsylvania. As […]
Natural gas royalty owners get a look at past and future legislation affecting wells and wallets
WHEELING — Three mineral and surface owner advocates gave natural gas royalty owners a look on Saturday at past and future legislation affecting their land and leases. […]