FAIRMONT – Consider the number of kids in foster care in West Virginia. Right now, there are 6,094 children and teens here in that circumstance, according to […]
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Mon County indictments include murder, attempted murder
Arraignments began this week in Monongalia County Circuit Court for those indicted during the grand jury session earlier this month on May 15 – 17. May’s grand jury […]
WVU Medicine does first implant of new device to provide better back pain relief
MORGANTOWN – WVU Medicine pain doctors took a first step in offering back pain patients more reliable pain relief. They did their first implant of the Medtronic […]
Manchin, lifelong Democrat, announces move to independent
U.S. Sen Joe Manchin, a mainstay of Democratic Party politics in West Virginia, has left the party and registered as an independent. Manchin released a statement and […]
West Virginia politicians comment on Trump conviction
MORGANTOWN – Reaction among West Virginia politicians to the New York City conviction of former President Trump on 34 felony counts aligns with their party affiliations. Trump […]
A look at outside spending for and against candidates in May primary races
MORGANTOWN – Political candidates have their own campaign committees to raise cash (often from the candidates’ own pockets in recent statewide races) for their election efforts. But […]
Mon Schools’ ‘Sizzler’ literacy program gets a read on summer
Don’t wait for the movie – read the book. And enjoy a nice snack box from Monongalia County Schools while you’re at it. That’s the motivation behind […]
Local author encourages the power of kindness in new novel, ‘The Ted Lasso Relationship Guide’
Film has been integral to our identities for decades upon decades, from feeling inspired by on-screen victories to grieving alongside our favorite characters. For local film critic […]
Y2K Trivia Night to benefit Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center
The Monongalia County Child Advocacy Center (MCCAC) will host a Y2K-themed trivia night June 13 at Chestnut Beer Hall. The evening will feature trivia questions on topics […]
Justice outlines investigation of state’s approach to girl’s tragedy
Gov. Jim Justice outlined his administration’s efforts to sort out the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying “emaciated to a […]
