WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says the “death by a thousand cuts” for the Affordable Care Act is continuing as a result of the much-talked-about ruling […]
Government
Preston Commission continues to seek meeting with state transportation secretary
KINGWOOD — State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith hasn’t agreed to meet with Preston commissioners by phone or in person, but they aren’t giving up. “They’ve done a […]
Fleischauer, League of Women Voters to receive human rights recognition
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer, D-Monongalia, and the Morgantown/Monongalia County League of Women Voters will be recognized during Tuesday’s Morgantown City Council meeting by the city’s […]
Runway extension update part of Morgantown City Council planning session
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake said dirt could begin moving on the Morgantown Municipal Airport’s 1,001-foot runway extension by the end of September 2019. Further, […]
New House majority whip eyes inventory tax in preparation for start of 2019 session
CHARLESTON — Delegate Amy Summers, R-Taylor, is prepping for her new job as House majority leader. She was named to the post last week and wants to […]
Kingwood leaders place wreath at the Veterans Memorial Plaza
KINGWOOD — Mayor Jean-Manuel Guillot and Prosecuting Attorney Mel Snyder ignored the rain and cold to place a wreath at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Kingwood on […]
Preston County Sheriff’s Department details license plate fraud in the county
KINGWOOD — More than 100 license plates were collected by the Preston County Sheriff’s Department during a six-week period after deputies pulled over vehicles when they spotted […]
$3M grant paves way for economic growth in old coal towns
KINGWOOD — A $3.014 million grant to Friends of the Cheat will bring a trail, a park and economic help for towns impacted by the legacy of […]
County, insurance broker sued by MCDA for providing false information
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission and insurance broker P.M. Long & Son are being sued by the Monongalia County Development Authority (MCDA). In a civil suit dated […]
Closing in on start of regular legislative session, Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Ed. may be headed for all-nighter
MORGANTOWN — Without a resolution by the mid-December deadline, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education will have more work in the coming days. The commission voted Thursday […]
