NEWBURG — The next step has been taken toward extending water lines to families whose wells were contaminated by Lexington Coal. A permit application was approved Monday […]
Government
As COVID surges, WV hospitals will suspend certain elective surgeries once again to maintain capacity
MORGANTOWN — As the coronavirus surges, hospitals across the state will be cutting back on certain elective surgeries to keep room open for COVID-19 patients. The announcement […]
Subdivision regulations are still in the works
Coronavirus delayed plans, but are close to being finished COVID-19 has interrupted or delayed just about everything. In the case of Monongalia County’s efforts to implement subdivision […]
Commissioners want plans in place for vaccine distribution
With already surging COVID-19 numbers, the potential complications of the onset of flu season and the prospect of a vaccine on the horizon, members of the Monongalia […]
Kingwood to look into business signs
Wants to know how other entities handle requests KINGWOOD — A city council discussion about business signs, billboards and permits resulted in a decision to check similar […]
Federal judge denies Morrisey motion to dismiss challenge of Parking Lot Gun Bill
MORGANTOWN — A federal judge has denied state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s motion to dismiss a case brought against him by a coalition of domestic violence shelters […]
OEM presents updates to commissioners
New storage garage, road renaming among improvements KINGWOOD — The Preston County Office of Emergency Management gave an update to commission members Tuesday. Preston Emergency Management/911 Assistant […]
Justice and team offer more tidbits on vaccine rollout in West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in West Virginia sometime Dec. 10-12, Gov. Jim Justice said Wednesday. The Moderna vaccine – which is […]
PCEDA director applies for new broadband grant
Surveys available for area residents’ feedback on speed KINGWOOD — A USDA Community Connect Broadband (CCB) Grant could bring Internet service to several areas of Preston County. […]
Woodburn School Commission: Time to consider the future of this property
MORGANTOWN — What does the future hold for the former Woodburn School property? Chris Haddox, chair of the Woodburn School Redevelopment Commission, said the commission feels it’s […]
