MORGANTOWN – Two local watershed groups are looking forward to opportunities to receive new federal infrastructure money to support their missions of stream preservation and community enhancement. […]
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Preston EMS gets first round of CARES funding
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission unanimously voted to reimburse the county’s EMS services the cost of workers compensation in 2020 using CARES funding. In total, $70,036 […]
Ragin’ on the River brings music to Friends of Cheat Campground
Saxsquatch isn’t a myth. His real and true believers can catch a glimpse of the 7-foot musician headlining at the Friends of Cheat Campground in Albright tonight. […]
‘We have a lot to lose now’: FOC water chemistry results cause concern after T&T Mine event
MORGANTOWN — Chemistry test results collected by Friends of the Cheat has caused the organization concern over the long-term impacts the T&T Mine event may have on […]
Friends of Cheat announces Preston Trail Towns project partners
TUNNELTON –- Friends of the Cheat announced its first class of 2021, Preston Trail Towns Partner Project Partners. Kelley Burd-Huss said the project is an innovative community […]
Rowlesburg to receive new tree seedlings near VFD
ROWLESBURG — The bank of the Cheat River near the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department on Chestnut Street will soon be home to 100 seedlings. The seedlings are being […]
Preston commission looks at mine blowout, pay raises
KINGWOOD – Concerns caused by the blowout at the T&T mine last week are not over, according to Amanda Pitzer, Director of Friends of the Cheat. “We […]
Postcast 62 – March 12, 2021
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Friends of the Cheat concerned over impact on ecosystem following former mine discharge incident
Stream conditions for Muddy Creek and the Cheat River are returning to normal following a recent discharge of untreated water related to the former T&T Mine in […]
Cheat Fest to be held virtually, plans to bring back some in-person events
Planning for the second virtual Cheat River Festival is underway, and Friends of the Cheat is working to make this year’s event even better. “People get their […]
