The new president on need for unity in a divided country Associated Press Rare for an inaugural address, President Joe Biden issued a strong repudiation of white […]
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Lawmakers, others, issue statements on Biden’s first day
Here is a collection of statements on the beginning of the Joe Biden presidency, and on some policy matters Biden is addressing. The inauguration Sen Joe Manchin, […]
Kingwood Sewer Board wants to replace grinder pumps
KINGWOOD – The Kingwood Sewer Board is considering replacing 13 grinder pumps with a gravity system. The pumps are located on Pratt and Pleasant streets. Mayor Jean Guillot […]
Denver Water Association wants to join with Kingwood
KINGWOOD – The Denver Water Association is asking Kingwood Water Works to take it over. It’s a decision that’s been thrust upon them, attorney Sheila Williams told […]
Morgantown City Council gets look at ‘very preliminary’ 2022 spending plan
MORGANTOWN — “With the uncertainties of COVID …” — a phrase that played heavily into a Wednesday evening budgeting workshop held by the city of Morgantown. Members of […]
State denies Mon BOE’s wavier for remote learning
Blended learning resumes today, but not without some confusion Monongalia County students who haven’t seen their classrooms since November are going to school under the blended-learning model […]
Commission extends COVID assistance to CVB, approves Camp Muffly bid
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission voted Wednesday to extend its efforts to assist the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in light of the ongoing […]
Manchin talks with press on Biden transition, impeachment and more, as inauguration looms
MORGANTOWN – With just a just a day to go until the inauguration of the next U.S. president, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., talked with the press about […]
Haws recovering from COVID-19, updates provided on Morgantown election
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council opened its regular Tuesday meeting with a moment of silence for those impacted by COVID-19. Included in that number is Morgantown City […]
Preston Health Department says it doesn’t control how much COVID vaccine it receives
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department has no control over how much COVID vaccine it receives and, at the current rate, could still be vaccinating people […]