MORGANTOWN — A pair of improvements to Monongalia County’s online presence were among the issues discussed Wednesday. In particular, County Commissioner Sean Sikora explained, those looking to […]
Government
Home Rule amendment aimed at campaign finance delayed, council looks at additional reporting
MORGANTOWN — Consideration of a fourth amendment to Morgantown’s Home Rule plan was delayed after questions were raised by the state’s Municipal Home Rule Board. The Home […]
Incumbents and newcomers on the ballot in Preston town elections
KINGWOOD — Full slates combining new candidates and incumbents are on the ballot in four Preston County communities. Filing ended at midnight Saturday for candidates for city […]
Crews tear down Price Street structure in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Price Street at the intersection of High Street in Kiingwood was closed for a few hours Tuesday morning as crews work to take down a building […]
Preston Commission to help residents pay for EMT classes
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners agreed Monday to help residents pay for EMT courses. Kelly Fike of the Preston County Ambulance Association brought the proposal to commissioners, asking […]
County, municipalities, WVU renew inmate transport agreement
MORGANTOWN — Since the closure of the county jail in 2012 an agreement has been in place through which the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department handles prisoner transport […]
Filing deadline Jan. 26 for Preston County candidates in 5 town elections
KINGWOOD — Jan. 26 is the final day for candidates to file to run for office in five town elections in Preston County. Albright, Brandonville, Kingwood, Masontown […]
Trump announces short-term deal to reopen government for three weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks — until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end […]
Delegates continue questions about company’s role in foster care
CHARLESTON — Delegates focused more questions on why the Department of Health and Human Resources prefers contracting with a company to oversee healthcare for foster children, rather than […]
Big education bill steps into W.Va. Senate scrutiny
CHARLESTON — One big education bill hit the West Virginia Senate, eliciting excitement and wariness. The “omnibus education bill” has been discussed almost as a mythical creature in […]
