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Requirements for masks on PRT, university buses eased
As of Wednesday, passengers on WVU’s Public Rapid Transit (PRT) cars or buses no longer need to mask up to ride. This is pending any additional guidance […]
AG challenges transportation mask mandate
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey joined a multistate lawsuit Tuesdsay challenging the federal government’s mask mandate on airplanes and other public transportation. According to […]
Removal of mask mandate for county facilities under consideration
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission said removal of the mask mandate for county facilities will be under consideration as the county’s COVID numbers continue […]
Jan. 16 letters to the editor
Greeting the new year with skepticism It is the time for looking forward to the coming year: Trepidation and dystopian? Optimism, even utopian? Fear, or longing for […]
Mon Schools: Masks to remain, at least into January
Mon County students didn’t check their face masks at the door when they dismissed two hours early Wednesday for Christmas break. In fact, facial coverings will be […]
Guest essay: Education protests echo Kanawha County 1974
by Ron Iannone When I read and hear about parents today wanting to be more involved in their children’s education, it brings back memories of an article […]
Mon Schools: Masks optional (maybe) by mid-January
MORGANTOWN — Right now, it’s the biggest Maybe in the room for Monongalia County’s school district, Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. said. The maybe over whether to make […]
Masks optional when Preston County returns to school
KINGWOOD — Masks will be optional for students and staff alike in all 10 of Preston County’s schools when they return from Thanksgiving break Nov. 29. Preston […]
Mon Schools: Masks will stay on (for now) and COVID vaxx for elementary kids begin next week
It’s hard to find an off-ramp when COVID is still behind the wheel. That was the direction the Monongalia County Board of Education took Tuesday night after […]
