Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, was among 12 local government officials across the country appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee. The EPA’s announcement said […]
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Star City Council updated on progress of riverfront revitalization project
STAR CITY — Town Council was updated this week on the Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Trail revitalization project. Councilors also learned Morgantown North Rotary wants to […]
Zoning setback for new business
KINGWOOD — A business that applied for a license to act as a medical marijuana dispensary was among those considered this week by Kingwood Council. Christine McDonald […]
Republic recycling policy sparks confusion
Trash and recycling hauler Republic Services has some explaining to do. That was the takeaway Thursday afternoon as representatives of Morgantown, Monongalia County and WVU met to […]
PSD 1 dam to be completed mid-March, weather permitting
KINGWOOD — Weather-permitting, the dam for the impoundment that supplies water to Public Service District 1 should be substantially complete by mid-March. That was the update PSD […]
House, Senate reach compromise on building code bill that had triggered safety concerns
CHARLESTON – A House-Senate conference committee reached a compromise on a rules bill dealing with proposed changes to the state building code. The original disagreement regarding HB […]
House approves bill to rename DMAPS; new John Pyles Bridge resolution introduced
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed bills on Thursday to rename and reorganize the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS) and to change how […]
Public hearing on intermediate court bill draws 24 to testify
CHARLESTON — The House Judiciary Committee has been the graveyard for Senate Intermediate Court of Appeals bills. An intermediate court bill passed the Senate 23-11 in 2018 […]
Preston commissioners vote to get cyberattack insurance
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners took out insurance this week against any cyberattack on county systems — literally. County Administrator Kathy Mace told commissioners at their last meeting […]
Star City Council asked to consider adding anti-discrimination ordinance
STAR CITY — Star City Town Council made changes to its personnel manual this week, after a request from a town resident. DeeDee McIntosh suggested earlier this […]
