Half of stores visited by an underage operative on March 24 sold them alcohol. “Oh, 50% is high,” Monongalia County Sheriff Perry Palmer said. “When we were […]
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‘Sobars’: All the fun without the booze?
If you’ve lived in Morgantown for any length of time, then you know the city’s social life is inextricably wrapped up in bars and night clubs — […]
City provides tours of new sobering center
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli said the city looked to Texas for guidance in laying the groundwork for the creation of a sobering center. […]
County puts up $100,000 for sobering center, expresses concern over SB 12
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday committed $100,000 to get the Mountaineer Regional Sobering Center off the ground. The short-term care facility will be an […]
COVID-19, misconceptions about alcohol could lead to increased winter drinking
A recent study conducted by Rehabs.com, a website facilitated by American Addiction Centers, says 50% of West Virginians reported increased alcohol consumption during winter months. Rehabs.com, described […]
Gov. Justice allows bars to open in time for gameday
This weekend is the first time bars in Monongalia County have been open for a college football gameday this season and the first home football game to […]
Mon County Health Department lifts limitations placed on alcohol sales
Limitations on the sale of alcohol in Monongalia County were lifted Thursday by the health department. In early April the Monongalia County Health Department limited the sale […]
Must have WV ID to buy booze in Mon County
In an attempt to stop Pennsylvania residents from traveling into the county, liquor stores in Monongalia County are prohibited from selling alcohol to anyone without West Virginia […]
