SEE RELATED STORY on Monongalia County BOE’s reaction to Gov. Justice’s school date announcement. MORGANTOWN — West Virginia schools are tentatively set to reopen Sept. 8, Gov. […]
Government
Dulaney selected as mayor as council takes up support of Ramada Inn project
MORGANTOWN — Fifth Ward Councilor Ron Dulaney became Mayor Dulaney on Tuesday as a majority of Morgantown City Council opted to deny Bill Kawecki a fourth year […]
Preston County Commissioners lift hiring freeze
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners have lifted a hiring freeze imposed April 1 but delayed lifting a ban on “nonessential” spending. The vote was taken at Tuesday evening’s […]
Assessor to offer drive-up help
Monongalia County Assessor Mark Musick said he isn’t letting COVID-19 cancel his annual satellite sessions, but he has made some concessions. On Wednesday, from 11 a.m.- 6 […]
Justice makes indoor masks mandatory effective Tuesday
MORGANTOWN — If you want to enter a building other than a private residence today, you’ll have to cover up, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday. Your face, […]
Improvements coming to Preston County trails
By Aldona Bird Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPaRC) and Friends of the Cheat are working to improve trails in Preston County. The PCPaRC Rail-Trail Committee […]
Mon COVID-19 cases jump nearly 62% in past 5 days
In the past five days, Monongalia County has seen its COVID-19 cases jump by almost 62%. Since July 1, there have been 100 new cases, up 61.7% […]
Recycling project put on hold due to lack of funds
Clean Up Day suggested as memorial for Mike Pase KINGWOOD — A proposed Glass recycling project for Preston County has been put on hold. At their June […]
DAR, Friends of the Cheat dedicate flag, flag pole
ALBRIGHT — On June 17, Susan Arnold and Vicky Shears of the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Colonel John Evans Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution […]
Questions raised about city sales tax
Mayor says state told Granville businesses to collect An email circulated Thursday morning indicated that a number of businesses outside the city of Morgantown — Granville businesses […]
