CHARLESTON– Gov. Jim Justice announced at 9:45 p.m. April 4 that he has signed an executive order for Monongalia, Harrison and Kanawha counties as COVID-19 continues to […]
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Justice assigns National Guard to tackle unemployment claim backlog; WorkForce outlines CARES Act guidelines
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Friday, during his daily coronavirus press briefing, expressed his frustration with WorkForce West Virginia’s inability to handle the massive influx of […]
West Virginia Sober Living creates resource hotline
West Virginia Sober Living employs peer recovery coaches to connect people with substance use disorders to vital services, including access to social services and referrals to health […]
2 Ambulance squads in Preston County now have enough PPE
KINGWOOD – Two Preston County ambulance squads said they had difficulty finding personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for their crews until the Preston County Office of Emergency […]
DIY candy flower activity
In light of the need to social distance, and Gov. Justice’s stay-at-home order, this is one in a series of stories that share activities and recipes you […]
Aquaculture in Madagascar
This is a story (in part) about droplets. Just not the kind you’re thinking of, in these pandemic days. Two months ago, while the world was on […]
What is a virus and how do we stay healthy?
I am sure everyone is aware of the coronavirus pandemic that has overtaken the world. There have been more than 1 million confirmed cases worldwide. Some ways […]
Virtual support meetings for NA
TO GET HELP: To find an online recovery meeting, go to zoom.NAstuff.com,intherooms.com orAAonline.org.If you are struggling and need help, the Monongalia County Quick Response offers assistance via […]
Food barriers will continue to intensify
As West Virginians remain in self-quarantine to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, it’s getting tougher for low-income residents, or people who live in rural areas […]
Parks and Recreation continues upgrades
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Parks and Recreation is proceeding with upgrades to city facilities, while waiting out the end of the COVID-19 shutdown. Work has begun to install […]