In the past five days, Monongalia County has seen its COVID-19 cases jump by almost 62%. Since July 1, there have been 100 new cases, up 61.7% […]
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Justice says West Virginians should prepare for mandatory mask order
MORGANTOWN — “My gut tells me that if we don’t watch out in West Virginia, we’re going to get in real trouble,” Gov. Jim Justice said as […]
Police shoot, kill wounded opossum
A video posted on social media showing a Morgantown Police officer shooting an opossum drew criticism, but the shooting was determined a mercy killing. Heather Moore, who […]
Justice calls 2020 budget ‘part of the miracle,’ despite last-minute glitch
MORGANTOWN — A computer glitch, a clerical error. Whatever it was that shifted approximately $1.375 million between the hours of 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30 a.m. Thursday, […]
Morgantown Council looks at term length, creation of police oversight body
MORGANTOWN — It appears as if Morgantown residents will get an opportunity to vote on a change to the city’s charter that would double the length of […]
Convicted murderer sentenced to prison
MORGANTOWN – The woman who murdered a 67-year-old man with his own gun after he found her burglarizing it was sentenced on Tuesday. Elizabeth Ann Chinn, 34, […]
Justice says state has done ‘a lousy job’ of reporting COVID-19 numbers
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice reiterated his belief on Monday that former Bureau of Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp was “asleep at the switch” in allowing the […]
Park Improvements
Reedsville brings new attractions REEDSVILLE — Reedsville is sprucing up its park. Councilwoman Britney Titus said the park has always been a staple in town. She said […]
Gym client tests positive for COVID-19
A client of Planet Fitness on Fort Pierpont Drive has tested positive for COVID-19, and Monongalia County Health Department is urging members who were there during a […]
Slemp’s resignation letter: ‘Stay true to the science … move forward together’
MORGANTOWN — Former Bureau of Public Health Commissioner Cathy Slemp’s resignation letter makes no mention of the positive case-reporting errors by her bureau that led to her […]
