MORGANTOWN — For the third year running, the Monongalia County Commission will lower its levy rate, pending state approval. The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to move […]
Government
Gov. Justice leads virtual Day of Prayer service
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice and Appalachian Bible College President Dan Anderson led Wednesday’s statewide Day of Prayer service from the Governor’s Reception Room at the Capitol […]
Preston County suspends homework, meal deliveries for the rest of the week
KINGWOOD — Preston County Schools suspended meal and homework deliveries to students for the rest of this week but said a way will be found to ensure […]
Morgantown City Counsel considers budget among coronavirus unpredictability
Stuck between the as-of-yet incalculable impact to city revenues due to COVID-19 closures and looming budget deadlines from the state, Morgantown City Council on Tuesday voted 4-3 […]
Reedsville Council members discuss safety for police and others
REEDSVILLE — Safety was the main topic of discussion at the Monday meeting of Reedsville Council. The meeting was held by phone. Mayor Jason Titus said he […]
Rest stops to stay open and feed truckers
HAZELTON — Truckers can get pick-up-and-go meals at the I-68 Welcome Center, thanks to some Prestonians who want to help the people who are transporting the nation’s […]
IRS extends tax deadline from April 15 to July 15
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15 to July […]
Mon Health seeks equal treatment when state reviews Fairmont hospital projects
MORGANTOWN — Mon Health System hopes that it will be treated on par with WVU Hosptials when the state Health Care Authority evaluates their somewhat parallel plans […]
Gov. Justice offers encouragement, no new COVID-19 measures, during Tuesday press conference
MORGANTOWN– Gov. Jim Justice made no new coronavirus-related announcements during his Tuesday press conference. Instead, he and his response leadership team answered questions and commented on a […]
Preston County has first confirmed COVID-19 case; health dept. says not contracted in Preston
UPDATE: The Preston County Health Department said Wednesday that the county resident who tested positive for coronavirus did not contract the virus in Preston County. The department announced […]
