MORGANTOWN — From dispatcher and jailer to deputy and sheriff, Monongalia County’s Chief Deputy Al Kisner has seen a lot in his 40 years in law enforcement. […]
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Morgantown hosts sister city from China
MORGANTOWN — Located about 400 miles south of Beijing in China’s Quanshan District, the city of Xuzhou is an urban center with a population of 3.4 million […]
Higher Education Policy Commission asks schools to express concerns about proposed funding model
The chairman of the state Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) challenged some college and university presidents to submit their specific concerns about a proposed new funding model […]
Governor’s week includes son’s health scare, Trump visit and unexpected call
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice had a couple of reasons to be surprised by a recent call he received. The flip phone he still carries has […]
Kroger plans to transition from single-use to reusable bags
MORGANTOWN — Within seven years, customers at all Kroger stores will no longer have single-use plastic bags to pack up their groceries. The company announced this week that, […]
Reserves mean PEIA could go two years without extra state dollars, director says
CHARLESTON — PEIA Director Ted Cheatham says the finances for the insurance agency are healthy right now, although that won’t stop the work of the PEIA Task […]
Research Center hosts annual Beekeepers Association Conference
FAIRMONT — Tom Hackett hasn’t been immune to the bee population decline that has affected beekeepers across the country. “I lost two hives last year, and I’ve […]
Council to review PUD ordinance before voting on second reading
WESTOVER — Westover City councilmembers will look over the Planned Unit Development district ordinance before voting on its second reading. Johnson said councilmembers had not received copies […]
Man sentenced to home confinement after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old
MORGANTOWN — A Westover man who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old was sentenced to home confinement, prompting shocked responses from the victim’s family in the courtroom Friday. “Really?” […]
PSC to lower utility bills due to tax cost savings
By Shauna Johnson CHARLESTON — The start of September will bring lower utility bills to West Virginians due to company tax cost savings from the 2017 Tax […]
