Gov. Jim Justice on Thursday ordered all barber shops, hair salons and nail salons closed as of 11:59 p.m. Thursday evening. He also revealed he tested negative […]
Government
Morgantown’s 2021 budget anticipates move to annual rental inspections
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown is looking to move to annual rental inspections instead of its current three-year rotation with the July 1 start of the […]
Gov. Justice issues executive order to ensure unemployment benefits during COVID-19 emergency
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order Thursday afternoon directing the Department of Commerce and WorkForce West Virginia to provide unemployment benefits to workers affected […]
Patrons not allowed in Kingwood Public Library
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Public Library will no longer allow patrons inside, as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus. Patrons can call, email or Facebook […]
Public Service Commission considers Longview Power gas and solar plants
The fate of the proposed Longview Power gas and solar plants is in the hands of the Public Service Commission. All the parties have filed final arguments […]
Kingwood resident seeks lawyer’s opinion on maintenance issues
KINGWOOD — A Kingwood resident asked the city for its attorney’s written opinion of ongoing road and right-of-way maintenance issues in the Rodeheaver Addition. Justin Haymond first […]
Preston County Commission declares state of emergency
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission declared a state of emergency Wednesday and closed the courthouse annex to walk-ins. The state of emergency will be in effect […]
DMV announces regional office closures, deadline extensions
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles will close to the public beginning Thursday. Out of an abundance of caution, and in accordance with the most […]
Manchin, Capito comment on second COVID-19 aid package, testing supplies, Fairmont hospital
MORGANTOWN — The U.S. Senate voted 90-8 on Wednesday to pass the House’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act, a second round of funding for national relief. And […]
Commission isn’t planning courthouse closure, discusses employee sick leave
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is not planning to close down the county courthouse at this time due to the COVID-19 virus. Commission President Ed Hawkins […]
