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FridayFebruary 5, 2021

Investigator says leads in Morgantown woman’s murder pointing in similar direction

The body of Alexa Randolph was found in her car last week.

ThursdayFebruary 4, 2021

Monongalia commissioners looking to expand broadband

The commission previously participated in an analysis of issues affecting access, which includes elevation differences.

WednesdayFebruary 3, 2021

Wheeling attorney explains involvement in challenging Morgantown police board

The Monongalia and Preston counties Fraternal Order of Police chapter retained Teresa Toriseva as legal counsel in challenging the commission.

MondayFebruary 1, 2021

Morgantown woman’s death being treated as homicide

Body was found Friday in Walmart parking lot.

SundayJanuary 31, 2021

Body of missing Morgantown woman found in car in Walmart parking lot

Alexa Randolph had been missing since Thursday.

Monongalia County delegates will propose changing DOH funding formula

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two Monongalia County lawmakers plan to propose changes to the state Division of Highways funding formula during this year’s legislative session, as the lawmakers argue the current system fails to recognize growth and increased traffic. “The formula would take into account road miles in a district, it also takes into account truck

MondayJanuary 25, 2021

Monongalia County organizations unite on vaccine administration

Monongalia County leaders announced Monday a new partnership that has officials utilizing the existing WVU Medicine clinic space at the Morgantown Mall as an administration site.

SundayJanuary 24, 2021

Applications still coming in for open police chief’s job in Morgantown

City manager says hiring process is progressing.

ThursdayJanuary 21, 2021

Former Morgantown council candidate pleads guilty to election fraud count

Timothy Metz sentenced to 24 months probation as part of pre-trial diversion agreement.

Civil rights lawsuit filed against Westover, two city police officers

One of the named officers was previously accused of using excessive force.

SaturdayJanuary 16, 2021

Longtime Monongalia County facilities director heading into retirement

County commission praises work of Bobby Doyle.

FridayJanuary 15, 2021

Monongalia County officials continue with vaccination efforts

The local vaccination rate has increased steadily since the first delivery of doses.

SaturdayJanuary 9, 2021

Sikora gets nod as Monongalia County Commission president

Weirton native says position gives him more responsibilty.

FridayJanuary 8, 2021

Monongalia educators start receiving vaccine Friday

The clinic at Morgantown High School will be the first of multiple weekly events.

MondayJanuary 4, 2021

Monongalia County health officials busy with vaccines for those over 80

Health officer says 'by appointment' working better.

MondayDecember 21, 2020

Man stabbed Monday morning in downtown Morgantown

The victim suffered stab wounds to his back and shoulder. The suspect is in custody.

SundayDecember 20, 2020

Remote learning will be put to the test in Monongalia County

Families with younger children face various challenges.

WednesdayDecember 16, 2020

Monongalia County schools extends all-remote education

School system workers will also be surveyed about taking vaccine.

FridayDecember 11, 2020

Shutdown planned for July 31 at former Mylan plant in Morgantown; 1,500 jobs to be lost

A major manufacturer will shut down next summer as Mylan, a pharmaceutical giant founded in West Virginia, folds in with Pfizer’s Upjohn unit. “We’re quite disturbed and concerned,” Mon0ngalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said this morning on WAJR Radio. “Our concern is for the workers, the families and the rippling effect it’s going to have

Mon County officials working on ideas to move on from Mylan

The closure of Mylan's manufacturing facility in Morgantown was announced Friday morning.