KINGWOOD — Kingwood doesn’t appear to charge enough for garbage collection and recycling to pay for the services, so council is considering the first garbage rate increase […]
Government
House Gov Org OKs two resolutions inviting much of Virginia to join West Virginia
MORGANTOWN — It’s probably about as likely as the reunification of North and South Korea, or the Romulans and Vulcans, but two resolutions working their way through […]
Some bills introduced Jan. 15
Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 15. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 473 and 474 deal with parental notice for […]
House approves abortion survivors protection bill 93-5
MORGANTOWN — Not unexpectedly, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act drew passionate, relatively lengthy debate before passing overwhelmingly 93-5. It was one of five bills up for […]
Commission to Sierra Club: Transparency door should swing both ways
MORGANTOWN — A representative of the West Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club said he is “increasingly concerned and disappointed” with the Monongalia County Commission over the […]
Preston County Commission awaits marijuana application notice
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners haven’t received notice of any medical marijuana applications, County Administrator Kathy Mace said Tuesday. Last week, county Health Department Director V.J. Davis told […]
Reedsville Council moves Rails-to-Trails project forward
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council is “continuing to move forward” with the Long Alley Rails-to-Trails project, according to Recorder Sandy Kisner. Residents who live in the Long Alley […]
Candidates file for offices Tuesday
These candidates filed for federal and state office on Tuesday. Secretary of State Mac Warner, Republican, incumbent, Morgantown Supreme Court Tim Armstead, incumbent, Division 1 Preston County […]
House Energy Committee revives two orphan gas well capping bills
MORGANTOWN — The House Energy Committee on Tuesday afternoon brought back to life two bills aimed at capping orphan gas wells around the state. One of them […]
Senate resolution recognizes shelter dogs and rescues as state dog
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate took a moment Tuesday morning to hug warm puppies. Later in the day, committees gave nods to a couple bills that passed […]
