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09/05/2026 · Preston County

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People Are Fixing Things Again, and It's Weirder Than You'd Think

Repair shops can't keep up with demand. Turns out humans prefer owning stuff that works to buying new stuff that doesn't. This is not a feel-good story about virtue—it's about economics and spite.

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Starlette Signs

Mercury's Midweek Mischief: When the Cosmos Plays Telephone

The messenger planet is doing laps around your communication sector, and honey, your texts are about to get *weird*. Plus: one sign is cosmic public enemy number one today.

07/10/2026

The Weekend Escape

Skip the State Capital—Head to the County Seat Instead

There's a tier of American town most road-trippers skip entirely: the county seat that's too big to be quaint, too small to be a destination. That's exactly why you should go there this weekend.

07/10/2026

Move It Monday

The Farmer's Carry Will Fix Your Posture Better Than Thinking About Your Posture

Stop doing shoulder rolls. Pick up something heavy and walk. Here's why this brutally simple exercise is more effective than your entire ergonomic setup.

07/10/2026

The Workshop

How to Cut Hand-Sawn Dovetails Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Fingers)

Dovetails look impossible until you realize they're just two simple cuts repeated. Here's how to nail them on your first try—and what mistake will sabotage you before you even pick up the saw.

07/10/2026

From Scratch

Cast Iron's Ugly Secret: Why Your Pan Might Be Lying to You

That seasoning you've been building up for three years? It might be more rust than nonstick. Here's what actually works, and why I'm throwing away half my collection.

07/10/2026

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Circuit Courtroom

Preston County Commission meeting room

Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, and Western Tucker Counties.

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Charleston (WV) at Concord

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Bluefield St. at Virginia Union

04:00

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Glenville St. at Mercyhurst

16:00

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Stay Informed: Monongalia County Commissioners Meeting Scheduled

The Monongalia County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its regular scheduled meeting. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Meeting agendas will be posted prior to the meeting. Your participation is important to the democratic process of our county.

Local Farmers Market Flourishes Every Saturday at the Fairgrounds

Come on down to the Monongalia County Fairgrounds for our weekly Farmers Market! Every Saturday, you can find fresh, locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, unique handmade crafts, and so much more. Support your local farmers and artisans while enjoying a delightful community atmosphere. It's the perfect way to spend your Saturday morning!

Public Hearing Scheduled for [Area] Rezoning Request

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Monongalia County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on [Date] at [Time] in the [Location, e.g., County Administration Building, Room XXX] to consider a rezoning request for the property located at [Specific Address/Area]. Interested parties may appear and be heard. [Further details about the request if available]

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Attorney General McCuskey joins multi-state coalition raising concerns over Wi-Fi company’s ties to China

Other - 10/07/2026

West Virginia Joins 44-State, $2.3 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over Data Breach

Probate - 09/24/2026

Attorney General McCuskey Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Exploitation of FDA Approved Drugs by China Supply Chain

Other - 09/21/2026