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 […]
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Inmate dies at federal prison, USP Hazelton
BRUCETON MILLS — An inmate was unresponsive at USP Hazelton today, according to a press release. The death was not related to the COVID-19 virus, according to […]
Make-A-Wish Web Walk 2020
Due to concerns about COVID-19 and the importance of the community’s health and well-being, Make-A-Wish is transforming its annual Walk For Wishes into a virtual experience now […]
How the definition of the kilogram changed over time
Here, in America, we use the customary system while most of the rest of the world uses the metric system. The SI unit (International unit) for mass […]
Commissioners discuss budget
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are working with shrinking dollars as they plan for the 2020-21 budget, while the sheriff’s department worries about competing with other agencies for […]
The Community Kitchen continues to offer bagged lunches
The Community Kitchen, in the fellowship hall of Trinity Episcopal Church on the corner of Spruce and Willey streets, continues to serve food. In a Facebook post […]
Celebrities with virus impact public perception
Within 48 hours of actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announcing they tested positive for the novel coronavirus, one West Virginia University expert launched into research mode. […]
Mon County pastor tests positive for coronavirus; shares experience
Monongalia County’s first COVID-19 patient is Kevin Deming, a pastor at Chestnut Ridge Church. Deming, his wife and two sons, had just returned from a trip from […]
WVU Medicine seeks protective equipment in case of patient surge
WVU Medicine is seeking stockpiles of protective equipment for a possible surge of patients that will require doctors and nurses to use more personal protective equipment than […]
Mylan to restart production of possible COVID-19 drug at its Morgantown plant
MORGANTOWN — Mylan’s Morgantown plant is restarting production of an anti-malaria medication that is under study as a potential treatment for the COVID-19 virus. The drug is […]
