Westover Council went through the final reading of the adoption of the change to the mayor’s salary Monday night. The change would make the mayor’s salary $55,000 […]
Government
Prosecutor: Crime numbers up in Preston
KINGWOOD — Crime numbers are up in Preston County, according to Preston Prosecuting Attorney Melvin C. Snyder III. Snyder told members of the Preston County Commission Monday […]
Judge to rule on continuing fence dispute between Preston neighbors
KINGWOOD — Preston Judge Steve Shaffer will rule later on a motion for summary judgment in the latest lawsuit over whether a Kingwood councilman can use an […]
Miners Pension Act included in spending package; lawmakers, union leaders celebrate
MORGANTOWN — The Bipartisan American Miners Act has been wrapped into Congress’ final funding package. While no votes have been taken yet, lawmakers and mining leaders celebrated […]
Delegate Hansen to introduce Safe Drinking Water Act, revive Environmental Rights Amendment
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, will be introducing a bill in January aimed at protecting the state’s drinking water. He also plans to reintroduce a proposed […]
City no closer to resolving firefighter holiday compensation suit
In the six months since the International Association of Firefighters Local 313 filed a suit against the city of Morgantown alleging it improperly withheld wages, there have […]
Dive team recruits new members
KINGWOOD — With the help of the county fire levy, the Preston County Dive Team is recruiting new members and expanding its mission to serve the public. […]
Old School Pizzeria
Family opens Reedsville shop REEDSVILLE — Rodney and Brandy Wolfe said making pizza is a family tradition. The Wolfe’s recently opened the Old School Pizzeria in the […]
Hawkins: First step toward regional trail network is marketing existing resources
MORGANTOWN — The vision behind the bill creating the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority was a series of multi-county trail networks crisscrossing West Virginia. The reality is it’s […]
Kingwood receives grant to help tear down dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is making some progress on eliminating dilapidated buildings, the mayor said. At Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Jean Guillot said that the Preston County […]
