MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission on Friday heard arguments for and against Mon Power’s proposed interim solution to keep Pleasants Power Station in operating condition […]
Author: David Beard, The Dominion Post
PSC public comment hearing on Mon Power’s interim solution for Pleasants Power Station draws just seven speakers
MORGANTOWN – While nearly 800 comments have been submitted to the Public Service Commission regarding Mon Power’s possible purchase of the Pleasants Power Station, only seven people […]
Justice: No fed investigation into Babydog sweepstakes; provides roadwork, other updates during Wednesday briefing
MORGANTOWN – Back on March 20, state Senate Finance chair Eric Tarr asked the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General to investigate whether the transfer of $28.375 […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe […]
Country Roads Angel Network celebrates investment successes, hears new venture pitches
MORGANTOWN – Country Road Angel Network continues to celebrate its mission of fostering West Virginia entrepreneurism. Members met in Wheeling Monday evening to review their successes, get […]
Mon Power Fairmont solar project supplies off-grid power to EV charger at its HQ
FAIRMONT – Folks driving on I-79 can see an array of solar panels on the hill just below Mon Power’s Fairmont headquarters. The 28 panels supply the […]
WVUM Children’s Hospital Emergency Department provides special care for young patients
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia children and adolescents can get kid-tailored emergency care at WVU Medicine Children’s Emergency Department. “It’s a child-friendly environment,” said Curtis Ash, director of […]
Mon Power tells PSC its Pleasants plant interim solution may cost more than expected; various groups come out against proposal
MORGANTOWN – With two hearings set for this coming week regarding Mon Power’s possible purchase of the Pleasants Power Station, the company and its FirstEnergy sister Potomac […]
Capito joins other GOP senators to reintroduce bill to deter sanctuary cities
MORGANTOWN — In March, the state Legislature passed a bill (HB 2008) to prohibit sanctuary cities from springing up across the state. Now, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito […]
Justice voices support for keeping Pleasants Power Station open as PSC hearing approaches
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice favors keeping Pleasants Power Station up and running, he said during his Wednesday administration briefing. “It would be a crying shame to […]