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WVU expands its mask policy for indoors
WVU Today West Virginia University is updating its mask guidelines. Beginning Monday, all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear masks indoors in all […]
The hubris of a super-spreader event held in a hospital’s shadow
Normally, we look forward to the first WVU home football game of the season, but this year, we’re looking on with more trepidation than anything else. At […]
With flu, cold season coming, W.Va. pushes for COVID-19 vaccinations
MORGANTOWN — With flu and cold season right around the corner, West Virginians are being urged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “With flu season coming on in […]
Mask protest in Preston Co.
KINGWOOD — Not all Preston County parents agree with the current school mask mandate. Roughly 20 parents, some with their children, protested the mandate Friday. They stood […]
Here’s why COVID-19 is harder for people with autism
by Lauren Lindsey The COVID-19 pandemic has required the vast majority of us to wear masks. This has predictably become a major source of civic contention: You […]
Preston County Schools to mask up after contentious meeting
KINGWOOD — At an emotional and disorderly emergency meeting of the Preston County Board of Education Monday morning, board members voted 3-2 in favor of requiring masks […]
With Delta cases on the rise, masks make a comeback at local businesses
MORGANTOWN — For the first time in more than a year, Quantum Bean Coffee began feeling safe enough to welcome in maskless customers. However, it didn’t take […]
Masks debated at Mon BOE meeting
Tuesday was the first day of school in Monongalia County. Students who dutifully reported did so with their mouths breaking into grins. Or, set into trepidation. The […]
Preston BOE “highly recommends” but doesn’t mandate masks to start school year
The Preston County Board of Education’s unanimous vote to not require students to wear masks when they start the 2021-2022 school year on Wednesday was met with […]
