MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Republican Executive Committee is ready to welcome a nationally recognized guest to take part in their annual fundraising event. The 15th Annual Regan Dinner will be hosted at the Lakeview Golf Resort on Thursday, October 16, starting at 6:00 p.m., where members of the Monongalia County GOP and local…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Effective Oct. 31, hundreds of West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) employees will transition to direct employment for WVU. In addition to streamlining processes and improving access to resources, officials said the move will better align the infrastructure and mission of the institution. Executive Director of Strategic Communication released the following statement::…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The current iteration of Morgantown City Council is about two months old, and at least one member is sharing ideas to address affordable housing and an inadequate number of shelter beds. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Sixth Ward Counselor Mark Downs acknowledged the most recent Point in Time (PIT) count revealed…
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. – Members of the Bruceton Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department responded to an I-68 crash Saturday afternoon. Crews responded to a vehicle on it’s side in the median with one person trapped inside at the 15 mile marker of I-68 westbound at 2:44 p.m. One victim was pulled from the vehicle with unspecified…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Morgantown Safe Streets is back with the return of West Virginia University students in Morgantown. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Deputy Chief of the Morgantown Police Department Chris Ruehmer said in about one week the population of the city doubled, not to mention a significant increase in vehicle traffic. The…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Monongalia County Technical Education Center wants motor vehicle enthusiasts around the county to show off their favorite ride. The 2025 MTEC Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show will be hosted on Sunday, September 7, starting at 12:00 p.m. at the MTEC parking lot, where all makes and models will be welcomed for…
VOLGA,W.Va. –– West Virginia-based, Allegheny Metallurgical, forecasts the creation of new high-paying jobs after powering up their state-of-the-art longwall. The company announced the advancement as a result of their recent $1 billion investment into the mine site, facilities, and employees. “We have built a world-class team and facility here at Allegheny Met,” stated Eric Lipinski,…
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As several cases related to vaccine exemptions—cases involving religious exemptions—are moving through the courts in Raleigh, Gilmer and Berkeley counties, two medical experts, one retired with pre-vaccine experience and another aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics, are weighing in. Retired Dr. James McJunkins described his experience during the polio outbreak when…
