MORGANTOWN — The threat, according to Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom, is the state moving backwards. An improved economic forecast can easily go the other direction, […]
Government
Problems with West Virginia’s roads go beyond fired highways chief
CHARLESTON — Whoever takes the helm of West Virginia’s Department of Highways will inherit challenges that extend beyond the top of the organization. Gov. Jim Justice fired […]
Reedsville considering new town hall
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council is considering a new town hall. Council members also discussed the property next to the current town hall as possible parking space. At […]
Preston County Commissioners discuss termination of DOH head
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners commented Monday on Gov. Jim Justice’s termination Sunday of State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith. The action comes just weeks after Justice ordered […]
Candidate withdraws from race for council; admits falsifying campaign signatures
MORGANTOWN — Aaron Metz has withdrawn his candidacy for the 7th Ward seat on Morgantown City Council, admitting he “cut corners” in collecting signatures on his nominating […]
Gov. Justice dismisses transportation secretary, wants to move in new direction
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced the immediate termination of Transportation Secretary Tom Smith on Sunday afternoon. “I want a new direction to be taken with our […]
Metz admits petition included forged signatures, withdraws as council candidate
MORGANTOWN — Aaron Metz has withdrawn his candidacy for the 7th Ward seat on Morgantown City Council, admitting he “cut corners” in collecting signatures on his nominating […]
After two years, Preston Solid Waste Authority collects funds kept by state
KINGWOOD — After two years of trying to recover thousands of dollars it is owed, the Preston County Solid Waste Authority (PCSWA) has been told the check […]
City launches investigation into signatures on candidate petitions
MORGANTOWN — Seventh Ward resident Frances Zepp said she has no idea how her signature and that of her husband, Paul, ended up on two Morgantown City […]
2 House resolutions against Delegate Caputo introduced: One to censure, one to expel from office
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates, at the end of a long day, introduced two resolutions proposing action against Delegate Mike Caputo, D-Marion, regarding his actions over […]
