KINGWOOD — As of Oct. 14, Preston County Schools had identified 140 homeless students. Of those, 127 were “doubled up,” that is, because of an economic hardship, […]
Government
Mileground widening project ‘essentially halted’ by property acquisition issues
MORGANTOWN — This time last year, a press release issued by Governor Jim Justice’s office said construction on the Mileground widening project could be expected in spring […]
KFVD offers to give city South Price Street
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department is offering to give South Price Street to the city. At this week’s meeting, Mayor Jean Guillot said the department […]
Funds to be diverted to old Woodburn School for accessibility improvements
The city of Morgantown is reprogramming Community Development Block Grant funds from 2017 and 2018 to help fund just under $700,000 in accessibility improvements to the old […]
Kingwood VFD to hold recruitment meeting Saturday
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) is seeking new members, according to Chief Perry Barlow. Barlow said KVFD is holding a recruitment meeting 2-4:30 p.m. […]
City says water line delays fall on MUB, but an agreement can still be reached
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown said the initial public backlash and subsequent delay in constructing a raw water pipeline through White Park was brought on by […]
President Trump speaks at Shale Insight Conference in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — President Donald Trump energized a crowd of boisterous supporters Wednesday afternoon — delivering the keynote address for the 2019 Shale Insight Conference. Flanked by several […]
Kingwood Council approves hot spot downtown
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council approved a business license for a hot spot downtown Tuesday because it meets zoning regulations, but some members didn’t like the idea. The […]
Commission wants meeting with Justice, asks Gee to push for lights on Mon Boulevard
MORGANTOWN — Almost as consistent as the Monongalia County Commission’s weekly meeting schedule are its critiques of the way the county’s roads are being addressed — or […]
More Star City roads paved since July than in past 17 years
Star City has paved more streets since July than in the previous 17 years combined, according to Mayor Herman Reid. At Tuesday’s regular city council meeting, Reid […]
