HUNTINGTON — Despite a booming national economy, one in six Americans live in economically distressed areas. According to a report released last year by the Economic Innovation […]
Government
Mon County Commission renews rent request
MORGANTOWN — With the entire West Virginia Supreme Court the focus of impeachment hearings as a result of lavish spending and corruption, the Monongalia County Commission is […]
Morgantown City Council approves $50,000 settlement in lawsuit filed against city by clerk
MORGANTOWN — A $50,000 settlement was unanimously approved by Morgantown City Council during a special meeting on Thursday, ending Linda Tucker’s federal lawsuit against the city, as […]
Understaffed DOH forced to make adjustments
KINGWOOD — Faced with a lack of personnel, Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 Engineer Don Williams is thinking outside the box to get road work done. […]
Foundation gives $2,000 grant to Kingwood for pool
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Pool got some good reviews and a donation this week. At Tuesday’s Kingwood Council meeting, Donna Montgomery and Jean Krasco thanked council for […]
Justice announces statewide paving projects; District 4 to receive $1.8 million for fall, spring
KINGWOOD — Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 Engineer Don Williams brought good news to the North Central Caucus on Roads on Wednesday night. Governor Jim Justice […]
BOPARC panel unable to reach consensus on levy proposals, ice rink renovation plans
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) will not take an official position on levies presented by independent groups wanting to ask taxpayers to […]
Jenkins to run for Davis’ state Supreme Court seat
CHARLESTON — Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins said Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline” he’ll be a candidate for the state Supreme Court seat retired Justice Robin Davis used […]
Former mall owner accused of diverting rent checks
CHARLESTON — The owner of a bankrupt mall where the state paid almost $1 million for rental property not actually being used has failed to provide a […]
Commission denies $5.2 million BOPARC levy
MORGANTOWN — Citing a lack of support from the Morgantown Board of Recreation (BOPARC) and the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to deny […]
