MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Monday snuffed an amendment to a bill aimed at allowing high schools to offer elective courses on the historical and […]
Government
Senate business tax cut bill squeaks out a win: 17-16; amendment vote delayed a day
After 2.5 hours of debate, Senate leadership’s signature business tax cut bill barely passed, 17-16. Two Republicans crossed the aisle to vote with the Democrat opposition on […]
Cinderella Project accepting donations
REEDSVILLE — Just in time for prom season, WV Caring’s Cinderella Project is set for noon-2 p.m. March 14 at the organization’s Encore Resale Shop on W.Va. […]
Morgantown approves classification study
The city of Morgantown will pay GovHR, a consulting and executive recruiting firm based in Illinois, to ensure it is what City Manager Paul Brake describes as […]
City launches new interactive map
Morgantown launched its new interactive zoning map, commonly used by property owners, realtors, developers and contractors, this week. The zoning map, developed by Morgantown’s GIS analyst Marvin […]
Broadband test pinpoints location off of phone app
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are urging everyone to take a new broadband speed test. Commissioner Don Smith, who is active on the Region VI Planning and Development […]
Preston Memorial says last blood drive a success, hopes next is, too
The American Red Cross says less than 38% of the U.S. population are eligible donors; on average, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. To […]
New House bill could motivate sale of Fairmont Regional Medical Center
MORGANTOWN — the House Government Organization Committee introduced and passed a bill Friday morning immediately aimed at helping the sale of Fairmont Regional Medical Center to a […]
House approves Speaker Hanshaw’s West Virginia Impact Fund to draw big-money investment
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Friday overwhelmingly approved Speaker Roger Hanshaw’s signature economic development bill, his West Virginia Impact Fund. It also took a few […]
Tunnelton mayor expresses concern over Denver buying water from Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Tunnelton Mayor Brian Harris said he has concerns about the response should Denver decide to buy water from Kingwood rather than Tunnelton. At a Tuesday […]
