Senior Monongalians TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM Our transportation program will provide seniors who cannot drive, lack transportation or live too far from a bus route, with transportation from their homes to our senior center. This will allow seniors to participate in activities, socialize, have a delicious and nutritious lunch and much more. Space is limited. To get […]
It is true we marvel at stories about people who have led extraordinary lives: Winston Churchill during the second World War, the scientist Marie Curie, the astronauts who were the first to land on the moon and so many others through history and into the present day who have led truly extraordinary lives. Their exceptional […]
BOSTON – Holiday retail sales forecasts are mixed. Americans plan to spend 5.5% less this season, an average of $1,018, according to Simon-Kucher’s 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Study, returning back to 2024 levels. As household budgets shrink, any retail revenue growth will likely come from higher prices, rather than more purchases, causing retailers to fight […]
The Public Service Commission’s recent ruling in an electric company case was an innovative approach we believe will save ratepayers money, although we did grant a rate increase. Instead of fully litigating a proposed $188.4 million rate request, the Commission decided to allow two moderate adjustments. In doing so, we introduced into our ratemaking process […]
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the West Virginia Governor’s Highway Safety Program for the statewide Click It or Ticket mobilization from October 9-31. This high-visibility enforcement effort aims to ensure every driver and passenger on West Virginia roads is buckled up correctly. By increasing seat belt usage, the GHSP continues […]
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home lately, you’ve probably had the same conversation many other buyers are having: “Should I buy now, or should I keep renting and wait for interest rates to come down?” It’s a fair question. Interest rates have a very real impact on affordability. When rates are higher, the […]
Average long-term US mortgage rate at highest level in nearly 3 years after 7th weekly rise in a row
Mortgage rates marched higher for the seventh week in a row, driving the average long-term U.S. home loan rate to its highest level in nearly three years. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage climbed to 7.40% from 7.28% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.30%. The average […]
CLARKSBURG — A former college basketball player and Estonian national has admitted to carrying out a fraud scheme totaling millions of dollars, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced Thursday. Kerr Kriisa, 25, pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud. According to the plea agreement, he sent one of the victims an email in […]
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Board of Zoning appeals needs more information before it can rule on a pair of variance requests regarding signage proposed for the Hope Gas corporate headquarters at 781 Chestnut Ridge Road. Earlier this week, City Neon USA came before the body seeking relief from city standards pertaining to size, illumination and […]
MORGANTOWN – Let the record show that Anne Lupo most certainly did not do an endzone celebratory dance Thursday morning at Mylan Park Elementary. But hey – it was pretty close. “I was right there, I have to tell you,” the school principal said, laughing. “Very exciting.” And that’s because the school at the top […]
