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Mon County trees to decorate the Capitol Complex this year
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. – Thirty years ago, Jim Rockis began working with WVU forestry professor, Dr. Franklin Cech, to search the Canaan Valley for genetically strong Christmas trees. Now, Rockis’ family Christmas tree farm will be displaying two trees in the state capitol for the holiday seaso...[read more]

Marion County Holbert Road rockfall project set for spring completion
MARION COUNTY, W.Va. – The Holbert Road rockfall protection project between Muriel’s Kitchen and Wood’s Boat House on U.S. 250 in White Hall is now scheduled for completion in the spring of next year. Interim District 4 Engineer Mike Daley said that section of road has been down to one lane contr...[read more]

Mon County ambulance involved in Maryland crash
CUMBERLAND, Md. – According to the Cumberland Times-News, an ambulance from Monongalia County was involved in a rollover crash in Cumberland, Maryland Wednesday. The Allegany County Sheriff’s Department investigated the crash that happened around 12:15 p.m. at the intersection of Route 51 and Mex...[read more]

Mon County Commission approves extra funding for warming shelters
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County Commission is giving the greenlight for extra funding for Morgantown Area warming shelters. Approximately $38,041 is being approved unanimously by commission to be granted to the United Way of Mon and Preston Counties to help support warming shelters hosted a...[read more]

Suspicious vehicle investigation yields drugs, cash, a gun and two arrests
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In Morgantown, a report of a suspicious vehicle resulted in two drugs arrests Tuesday. Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department made contact with Stephanie Allen, 32, and Thomas Shaffer, 31 in the parking lot of the High Life Lounge at the Eastgate Plaza on Ear...[read more]

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West Virginia produces six double-figure scorers in 89-71 win against Portland State
The Mountaineers bounced back from their first loss this season with a win over the Vikings to set up Sunday's matchup with Florida to conclude the Phil Knight Legacy. The post West Virginia produces six double-figure scorers in 89-71 win against Portland State appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Williamstown runs by Doddridge to earn 11th championship appearance
Rickie Allen scored four rushing touchdowns to lead Williamstown back to the Super Six. The post Williamstown runs by Doddridge to earn 11th championship appearance appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Independence earns return trip to the Super Six with 58-19 win over North Marion
The Patriots scored 38 points to earn their second consecutive Class AA title game appearance. The post Independence earns return trip to the Super Six with 58-19 win over North Marion appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]

Local businesses hope for big numbers on Small Business Saturday
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Morgantown area businesses are preparing to open up shop for the biggest shopping weekends of the year. With Black Friday wrapping up, local shoppers will be traveling around the Morgantown area to take advantage of deals as part of Small Business Saturday. Deputy Mayor Daniel...[read more]

Man wanted in Morgantown murder arrested by US Marshals
Chance Williams taken into custody Friday. The post Man wanted in Morgantown murder arrested by US Marshals appeared first on WV MetroNews.[read more]