CHARLESTON — What would typically be three routine money-shifting bills instead sparked lengthy, emotional debate on the Senate floor Jan. 31. Supplemental appropriations bills, as they’re called, […]
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Mon County commission approves additional deputy positions
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved the hiring of two additional deputies in an effort to help the sheriff’s department fill the void created by the […]
State Police seek whereabouts of wanted man
The West Virginia State Police Morgantown Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Paul Andrew Shaver. Shaver is 24 years old, a white male, about 5’8” […]
Man gets probation for running over, killing woman
MORGANTOWN — As Alexander Hambrick waited to be sentenced to probation, the father of the girl he drunkenly ran over and killed walked to a podium in […]
Wiley challenges Bloom in Mon commission race
MORGANTOWN — Former Monongalia County Commissioner Betty Wiley has filed as a candidate to challenge Tom Bloom in the Democratic primary for the Western District commission seat. […]
Kingwood councilman files suit against neighbors
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood councilman and his wife have filed another lawsuit against neighbors about a fence. Dick and Iris Shaffer filed suit against Robert and Robin […]
Senate passes education bill to increase jobs
CHARLESTON — The state Senate unanimously passed and sent to the House SB 284 on Jan. 30, the governor’s bill to increase jobs by expanding access to […]
Fairmont Police seek information about CVS robbery suspect
FAIRMONT — Fairmont Police are asking for help to find a woman they say robbed the Fairmont Avenue CVS on Jan. 29. At about 8 p.m., officers […]
MLA students jump at the chance to help
With a hop, skip and a jump, the American Heart Association has an extra $4,500. And it’s all thanks to the Morgantown Learning Academy. About 90 students […]
Union workers at Hazelton prison worried about staff cuts
HAZELTON — Union employees at the federal facilities in Hazelton are concerned about possible staff reductions at the prisons. Richard Heldreth, president of Local 420 of the […]
