Candidates line up for Monongalia and Preston offices
The Dominion Post reports filings for Monongalia and Preston offices. Candidates include for Western District and prosecuting attorney positions, with Republicans Nixon Bail and Democrat Solomon among those testing the waters. Voter registration runs to April 9.
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Western District
Monongalia County
Ruth Ice
Clyde Richey
Claudia Woods Faucett
Jean Friend
Charles Vespaziano
Clinton
Everett (Jay) Headlee
Rt. 1
Justice of the Peace
John L. Matheny
Garfield Ave
Westover
Lora J. Harker
Core
Democratic Executive Committee
Friend
Eleanor M. Ford
Callen
William Moreland
Rotary St
Phillip C. Ayersman
Monongalia
Tom Jackson
Preston County
Plane crash near Monongalia County leaves victim and bystander injuries
A Piper Comanche crashed near a residential area Saturday after which bystanders collected pieces of the wreck before FAA inspection. Witnesses described a loud explosion and a single occupant, Miss Portrey, with others deceased. Rescue volunteers aided and noted lack of ILS use and possible altimeter fault as contributing factors.
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FAA
Nestor Murray
Jyan Murray
Monongalia
Miss Portrey
Murray
Taylor
Walter L
Bill’’ Hart
The
West Virginia Aviation Foundation
Births and admissions roll across Monongalia area hospitals
The Monongalia General list reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coden of Mt. Morris Pennsylvania at 12 27 a m Saturday. Surgical and medical patients, discharges, and volunteers are noted for Monongalia General and St Vincent Pallotti, Eston and Grafton facilities, including names like Jerry Corley Vivien Bragg Rosier King Lucy Shiflett and Effie Ryan among others. Additional births in Eston mention a daughter to Mr and Mrs Glenn Teagarden of Kingwood and another daughter to Mr and Mrs John Miller of Kingwood with multiple surgical and medical entries and several discharge names.
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Monongalia
Arthur Coden
Mt. Morris
Jerry Corley
Granville
Vivien Bragg
Ohio Ave
Goldie Hartley
Edith Montgomery
James Guy
Thelma Moore
Michael Durst
David Black
Barbara Wotring
Peter Conchillo
Rebecca Emerson
Charles Catherman
Gerald Hawkins
Gerald Chidester
Glenora Breack
Pauline Smith
Verna Denjen
Harley Collins
Robert Hathaway
William Lilly
Charlotte Conaway
Edith Zirkle
Weaver St
Lucy David
Osage
Joseph Tritchler
Pee
Effie Ryan
George Poole
Thurman Thomas
Pearenn Eston
Glenn Teagarden
Kingwood
John Miller
Hilda Arnold
Leora McCabe
Harry McGee
Kay
Edna Pifer
Terrata
Peasy Cramer
Elmer Ritchie
Harry Kelly
John Wilkens
Charles Estep
Stanley Shultz
Emma Taylor
Mabel Warren
Visual pollution wipe out study launched in Morgantown
West Virginia University students join Morgantown officials and business leaders to study sign ordinances and curb visual pollution in the central business district. The effort aims to craft minimal standards, improve safety, and guide potential revisions to the 1948 Morgantown sign ordinance.
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West Virginia University
WVU
Agricultural Sciences
Evansdale
Morgantown
Troy Bunch
Mike Jackson
Joseph Cummins
Bill Ritchick
Downtown Action Council
Troy Veithofer
DAC
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Public Service
Drug pushers face twofold battle amid rising trafficking
The piece argues law enforcement must intensify efforts to curb illegal drugs while expanding treatment for addicts. It notes police face entrenched underground networks and potential complicity, and that fear of prosecution and stigma keeps users from seeking help. It calls for more facilities, counseling, and family understanding.
Rabies Quarantine Expands in Monongalia County
Monongalia County implements a 60 day rabies quarantine from Jan 17 through March 16. Health Director Dr L A Wiles says wardens collect 50 to 60 dogs weekly, with many pets visiting veterinarians for vaccinations. Marion County also imposes a 60 day quarantine from Monday through March 23 per Agriculture Commissioner Gus Douglass.
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Monongalia
L.A. Wiles
Wiles
Marion
Gus Douglass
Marion County
Flu like cases rise in Monongalia County
Monongalia County reported about 290 flu like cases to Health Director Dr. J A Wiles this past week. He noted the count is roughly double the prior week’s figure and that no actual influenza diagnoses have been confirmed yet though some cases may develop. He expects higher flu like activity before improvement.
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Monongalia County
J.A. Wiles
Wiles
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Dominion Post
W.va
Pyles
Charles Haun
Valley
Arley Humphreys
Constable
Glenn S. Smith
Grant
Smith
Charles Whetsell
Nola Susie Harvey
Reno
Dominion and Post Newspapers
Ay Warner
RT RP
Metitheatre
ST. Vincent Pallotti Medical
Ro Rosier
Montrose Ave
David E. King
Lake Lynn, Pa
Lara Shiflett
Grafton
Robert Lynn
Carl Lansbury
Abraham Knotts
Roscoe Barker
Newbury
Mary Kain
Kew
Sally Fletcher
Minnie Sharp
Sandra Lyons
Ha Rogers
Laura Duff
Guy Haymond
Pansy Green
Rickie Reed
Lester Stevens
Mary Stemple
John Callahan
James Murphy
Greene
Michael Priggins
Carmichaels
Andrew Kundrich
Lillian Miller
Crucible
Elizabeth Morris
Waynesburg
Betty Chipps
Pt. Marion, Pa
Clyde Takesbrey
Ritner Bowermaster
Angelina Palone
Alfred Lamo
Janet Otzer
Joyce Sedulski
OWL
Coop
Kentucky
Col. Sanders
Patteson
Suncrest Shopping Center
Ray Martin
Dominion-Post
Willey Street
University Avenue
High Street
Willey
Kirk
G. L. Clower
R. R. Dillman
E. H. Greenwald Jr
W. W. Johnson
J. W. Miller
P. C. Smith
J. J. Lalli
M. R. Hodges
JjJet
Ohgpeer
Chestnut Ridge Rd
W. V. U. Med. Center
Pizza America
Morgantown Plaza
Pizza
Chestnut Ridge Road
Cinema
Bullitt
Warren Beatty
Fay Dunaway
Bonnie and Clyde
Steve
McQueen
Jacqueline Bis
Bullit
Robert
Vaughn
Toady
Vincent Price
North Country
American National Enterprisees
Morgan Theatre
Sam
Fammen
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