George Lewis Bircher, 85, of Morgantown, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Tygart Center at Fairmont Campus. He was born on November 14, 1932, in […]
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Morgantown, Mon County see population growth despite statewide population decline
MORGANTOWN — While West Virginia lost population during the past decade, Morgantown and Monongalia County bucked that trend and grew. According to a recent study released by […]
DEA adjusts opioid production quota rules after legal, legislative pressure from state
CHARLESTON — Legal and legislative pressure from West Virginia has led the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to modify its opioid distribution quota rules to help curb illegal […]
U.S. Navy veteran uses new business to help other vets return to civilian life
MORGANTOWN — A U.S. Navy veteran, who faced her own trauma, has set out to help other military members returning to civilian life. Natalie Oliverio spent four […]
State superintendent praises preschools in West Virginia
By Brittany Murray, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — About 76 percent of West Virginia’s 4-year-olds participate in universal pre-kindergarden, State Superintendent Steve Paine during his State of Education […]
WVU, Shepherd not seeing eye-to-eye on HEPC appointment
By Alex Wiederspiel, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — The rapidly changing landscape of higher education in West Virginia was punctuated by a tumultuous week involving the Higher Education […]
Central Preston Middle School names new principal
KINGWOOD — Central Preston Middle School’s new principal is no stranger to students, parents and the staff. Paul Martin served as the school’s dean of students last […]
Kingwood Elementary, Bruceton School getting new roofs
KINGWOOD — Crews are replacing roofs on Kingwood Elementary and Bruceton School. The work is being paid for with a grant from the State School Building Authority […]
Preston Footnotes 7/15/18
History Today Today is Preston History Day, once again celebrating the varied history of our 200-year-old county. Open for tours today are Arthurdale Heritage from 1 – […]
Fairmont State, WVU Tech collaborate on aviation programs
FAIRMONT — Fairmont State University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology have come together to reach new heights as they signed a consortial educational agreement that […]
