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VFD frustrated with DOH’s response time
Volunteers with the county’s fire departments said they’re often left frustrated by the West Virginia Division of Highways’ inability or unwillingness to respond when called for road […]
ROTC Cadets commissioned as second lieutenants during ceremony
Ahead of today’s December commencement at the WVU Coliseum, three West Virginia University Army ROTC Mountaineer Battalion Cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants during the Annual Fall […]
‘Dark Waters’ hits close to home
“It’s often said if we’re drinking clean water, public health is doing their job.” My boss, Dr. Lee B. Smith, executive director of Monongalia County Health Department […]
Salvation Army collects for ‘Forgotten Angels’
It’s Dec. 21 — down to the wire in Christmas preparations. Many are finishing up last-minute projects at work, while rushing to the store to grab those […]
Completion grants to assist WVU students nearing graduation
West Virginia University students who are close to completing degrees, but are at the end of their financial resources, will receive a new benefit beginning next semester […]
Witches and wizards pack The Tea Shoppe for Harry Potter tea party
MORGANTOWN — Professor Trelawney had her work cut out for her. As Hogwarts’ professor of Divination, and a seer of some repute, she’s at home in the […]
Area fitness centers collect toys for CASA for Kids
Christmas is the season of giving. This year, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) hosted its first annual CrossFit for Christmas Competition. CASA is a nonprofit organization, whose […]
Preston Commission ponders location for election center
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners are contemplating giving up their meeting space to the county clerk for a year to use as an election center. The discussion […]
Mobile home on Albright floodplain sold, will be moved
KINGWOOD — A mobile home the Town of Albright went to court to have moved has been sold and will be moved, according to the owner’s mother’s […]