Fires Destroy Two Area Homes in Cold Temps
Winter temperatures near zero hampered firemen as they battled two fires. A Masontown dwelling housing ten people was gutted while a mobile home burned at Holiday Hills court in Morgantown. Investigators ponder whether the trailer blaze was linked to the earlier fire.
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Michael R. Delardas
Dominion Post
Masontown
Holiday Hills Court
Morgantown
Hope Gas Co
Depot Street
James McGinnis
McGinnis
Reedsville
Westover
Brookhaven
Granville
Laurence H. Sette
Mountaineer Trailer Park
WVUI
Phil Mack
Reggie Hamilton
Sette
Clyde Marshall
Hope
Rabies Quarantine Forces Dog Confine in Monongalia County
Monongalia County officials announce a two month rabies quarantine starting Monday requiring all dogs be confined or leashed. Owners must pay fines for loose dogs and may need permits to move dogs in or out of the county. Hunters face permit hurdles for using dogs in rabbit season. Local health and sheriff officials caution vaccination updates, dog wardens handle missing pets, and county agents can aid with information.
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Monongalia
South Park
Ron Rittenhouse
Gus Douglass
McCurdysyville
Douglass
Sheriff's Office
LA. Wiles
Elective offices see 47 filings in Monongalia County
Despite 47 filings for state and county offices in Monongalia County many petitions remain empty. The Feb 5 filing deadline looms with no candidates yet for assessor or several key races including House of Delegates and county commissioner. Republicans lack nominees for JP slots and constables. Democrats lack for county executive and committeewoman posts. Notable bids include Morgantown attorney David Solomon seeking the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney and Charles Whiston filing for sheriff on the Republican side. No State Senate candidate from Monongalia as the seat falls in Marion County.
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Monongalia County
House of Delegates
Justice of the Peace
Jps
Democratic County Executive Committee
Democratic
Morgantown
Randal S. Elkins
Wagner Road
Steven A. Davis
Rt. 8
Charles J. Whiston
Westover
William H. Thorne
Rt. 4
Kermit R. Mason
Joe Customer Can Help Slow Rising Retail Prices
Shoplifting and bad checks push costs up for stores. Managers report yearly losses from insufficient funds and damaged goods, urging shoppers to be vigilant. Some retailers use ID cards to curb checks, while others pursue collection or court action.
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Joe
Penalties for Shoplifting Offenses in Local Statute
The ordinance defines shoplifting as a misdemeanor when merchandise is under 50 dollars with penalties up to 90 days in county jail or a 300 dollar fine. A second offense carries 30 to 180 days or a 500 dollar fine. A third offense is a felony with 1 to 10 years in state penitentiary, with higher thresholds if merchandise exceeds 50 dollars.
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Jaycee
Marshall
Holiday Hills
Greg Sypolt
Shelby Young
Dominion-Post
Del
Robert Dinsmore
Dinsmore
David Solomon
Joseph A. Laurita Jr
West Virginia
Ann Swinkola
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