MORGANTOWN — About 30 senior citizens and concerned residents attended a town hall meeting on Thursday hosted by Delegate Rodney Pyles, D-Monongalia. The session was at The […]
Government
Here’s how the federal shutdown is affecting West Virginia
CHARLESTON —The most obvious effect of the federal shutdown in West Virginia may be apparent to visitors to national parks in the state. National parks are considered […]
Mon County commission approves letter to state tax department
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission ran through a light agenda during its final regular meeting of 2018. At the request of Assessor Mark Musick, the commission […]
Sen. Mike Romano: Political ideology delaying medical cannabis from July 1 start date
CHARLESTON — Just six months remain until medical cannabis is to become available in West Virginia, though issues with the bill’s content continue to cause delays. Sen. […]
Republican candidates spent less on election; Mon incumbents’ seats flipped in Blue Wave
MORGANTOWN — The so-called Blue Wave that led to a Democrat takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives was barely evident in the West Virginia House of […]
Marion Republican incumbent falls to Dem challenger, 1 of 5 seats in state to flip in “Blue Splash”
The so-called Blue Wave that helped switch the majority party in the U.S. House of Representatives was more of a Blue Splash in West Virginia — which […]
Considering a run for city council? Filing begins Jan. 7
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown residents interested in running for Morgantown City Council can obtain a Candidate’s Packet beginning Jan. 2. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the […]
Challengers outspend incumbents in House of Delegates races
MORGANTOWN — Challengers in a couple local House of Delegates races outspent their incumbent opponents but failed to dislodge them. Challengers in a couple others spent less but […]
County awaiting court orders to clarify public/private tax refunds
MORGANTOWN — A Nov. 8 ruling from the West Virginia Supreme Court (WVSC) addressing the 2015 tax liability of WVU’s public/private partnerships has the Monongalia County Commission […]
Losing challengers outspend incumbents in Senate races
MORGANTOWN — The challengers in two of three local state Senate races far outspent the incumbents in their unsuccessful election bids. In the third, the spending was […]
