No one was forced to step down in light of the RISE West Virginia scandal today. Though this scandal has yet to rise to the scope of […]
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Mon County Democratic Executive Committee elects new chair
MORGANTOWN — Kathy Abate was elected chair of the Monongalia County Democratic Executive Committee this week. A longtime member of the committee, Abate was joined in the leadership […]
New report on high court spending another reason to end autonomy for judicial budget
It adds up to a simple case of easy come, easy go … of taxpayer dollars. Last weekend, a legislative subcommittee heard a report that takes the […]
June is National Adopt-A-Cat month
MORGANTOWN — June is Adopt-A-Cat month, and the Monongalia County Humane Society is urging people to consider adding a feline to the family. For those who may not […]
Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan postpones tire collection
MORGANTOWN — The tire collection planned by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan program for Saturday has been postponed. It will be rescheduled […]
Legislature needs to provide more oversight to executive branch agencies’ spending
The Governor’s Mansion is not the only vacant floor space costing the state dearly. The state auditor’s office will report today to a legislative committee that the […]
District manager’s hearing for nepotism charges postponed
MORGANTOWN — A Monday Ethics Commission hearing regarding nepotism charges against Michelle Malone, manager of the River Road and Paw Paw-Route 19 public service districts, has been postponed. […]
Morgantown gets 19 hits in win over Weirton
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Post 2 American Legion baseball team had a four-pack of three-hitters June 24. In knocking off Weirton, 13-7, at Mylan Park, Post 2’s […]
Drug treatment options need a long-term focus
By Stephanie Nethken The drug epidemic in this state is at epic proportions. As a criminal defense attorney, I have reached the conclusion that most criminal behavior […]
Promise of big foreign investment in gas industry starting to look nebulous
No, eight months don’t make two decades. But the size of the headlines in November, heralding an $83 billion investment in West Virginia over 20 years by […]