MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Wednesday extended his business closure order to include gyms, health clubs and recreational facilities. He also repeated his plea for people […]
Government
U.S. Census Bureau suspends field operations until April 1
Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than […]
Secretary of state opens absentee voting to virtually all voters to address coronavirus challenges
The May 12 primary election will remain on schedule, but essentially every voter in the state will be permitted to vote absentee based on emergency rules the […]
Council issues emergency guidelines, ordinance restricting public gatherings
“Statement of City Council, Community Guidelines for Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic “This evening, City Council adopted an emergency ordinance recognizing the declaration of a state of emergency […]
Mon County Schools provide meals for children at schools and by bus delivery
Despite the mandatory closure of West Virginia’s schools because of COVID-19, Monongalia County Schools is still providing meals for children at all 17 schools and by bus […]
Commission outlines safety steps to be taken
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners on Tuesday outlined steps being taken by county government to protect staff and the public from coronavirus. That includes the Preston County […]
BOE meets to discuss COVID-19 concerns
Awareness is contagious. At least that’s what the Monongalia County Board of Education is hoping, when it comes to the coronavirus. That’s because COVID-19 is now officially […]
25% of overdue personal property taxes collected
KINGWOOD — A first-time effort to collect overdue personal property taxes has proven successful for Preston County. In January, Preston Chief Tax Deputy Jennifer Lewis told Preston […]
Morgantown Utility Board
Given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Morgantown Utility Board is working to restore service to those customers whose water had been previously disconnected due to nonpayment. Customers who […]
Social Security offices offer phone services
All local Social Security offices are closed to the public. This decision protects the population the offices serve — older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions […]
