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MUB asks Cheat Lake area customers to voluntarily conserve water
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Due to an abnormally dry spring, officials from the Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) are asking customers in the Greystone, Falling Waters, and Lakeview areas to voluntarily conserve water. Due to the conditions, General Manager Mike McNulty said Thursday that the single pump used...[read more]

Gwaltney sworn-in to serve as judge in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Paul W. Gwaltney Jr. has been sworn in as the judge in Division 1 of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, serving Monongalia County. Fellow attorney James Hawkins provided opening remarks, Senior Status Judge Russell Clawges administered the oath of office, and his daughters Emily ...[read more]

Monongalia County deputies find body while on routine patrol
MONONGALIA COUNTY, W.Va. Deputies from the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department found a deceased male while on routine patrol of the Birch and Darnell Hollow areas Thursday. Sheriff Perry Palmer said deputies found a vehicle on a logging trail in a heavily wooded area. As deputies approached th...[read more]

Three indicted in 2021 Morgantown death investigation
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Three have been indicted in connection with the discovery of a body over a hillside off Dry Run Road on July 5, 2021. Sarah Sherman, Isaiah Antonk, and Deaven Lamb have been charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and concealment of a deceased human body. Police determined Je...[read more]

Area company selected to participate fusion energy technology development
WASHINGTON DC – Tokamak Energy Inc., with operations in Bruceton Mills has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) fusion energy development program. Senator Joe Manchin said the Bruceton Mills company is one of eight nationwide that will explore designs and research f...[read more]