West Virginia University administrators assured students returning to its three campuses this fall that safeguards have been put in place to prevent a potential outbreak or spread […]
Tag: COVID-19
Preston County courthouse annex will be closed election night due to COVID-19
KINGWOOD — No one will be allowed inside the Preston County courthouse annex on election night except workers, and results will only be posted online and on […]
Marilla Park Pool is open for the summer season, with restrictions
COVID-19 has changed most everything. That includes having fun in the pool. Marilla Park Pool opened earlier this week, with restrictions. Krepps Pool opens for the season […]
Budget amendment good news, bad news for Morgantown tax collections
MORGANTOWN — A recent budget amendment passed by Morgantown City Council is a good news, bad news situation. The good news — the amendment reflects a net […]
Justice: Obama is welcome here; his coal policies aren’t
MORGANTOWN — After getting raked over the social media coals Wednesday for saying President Barack Obama isn’t welcome in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice was forced to […]
Fairs and festivals to resume; crowd size limitation bumped up starting Friday
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday ended the suspense about the resumption of summer fairs and festivals, announcing they will be allowed to start up again […]
Students to begin on-site classes Aug. 19, must complete COVID-19 education course
West Virginia University said Wednesday students at its three campuses will begin on-site fall classes Aug. 19. All faculty, staff and students will be required to complete […]
Justice’s Obama comment draws ire on social media
During his Wednesday morning press conference, Justice stepped away for a brief period to take a call from President Donald Trump. Fittingly, reporters’ questions included not only […]
Local Briefs
Drive-through decorating Mt. Pleasant Cemetery will sponsor a drive-through decoration program from 2-3 p.m. June 14. Participants must stay in their cars and receive memorial packets, in […]
Private, state campgrounds to open June 10 to out-of-staters
Private and state park campgrounds will reopen to out-of-state guests starting June 10, Gov. Jim Justice announced Wednesday. Their stays will be limited to seven days. “We […]
