KINGWOOD — Controlling storm water through ordinance enforcement and city boards was discussed again by Kingwood Council this week. Kingwood Sewer Board Chairman Randy Plum reported what […]
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Granville to spend $9,000 to sponsor West Virginia Black Bears
MORGANTOWN — Granville Town Council voted to pay $9,000 to sponsor the West Virginia Black Bears this season and next. Mayor Patricia Lewis and Park Director Michael Bean […]
Mon County Commission approves budget carryover
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a budget carryover totaling $10.4 million on Wednesday, bringing the county’s operating budget to $37,550,590. Commissioner Sean Sikora explained the commission […]
Morgantown City Council questions BOPARC logistics, debates placing funding levy on Nov. ballot
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) was once again a focus of heated discussion during Tuesday (July 24) night’s meeting of the Morgantown […]
Impeachment committee to independently weigh ethics of court’s working lunches
CHARLESTON — The vice chairman of a committee considering impeachment of state Supreme Court justices said its efforts are independent of a Judicial Investigations Commission conclusion that […]
First responders celebrate Teleflora’s ‘Make Someone Smile Week’
MORGANTOWN — More than 400 coffee mugs — each with a smiley face on the side — helped area first responders feel appreciated Tuesday. This week marks […]
Preston BOE president talks new programs; roof leak at Bruceton School
KINGWOOD — New Preston Board of Education President Jack Keim, returning from a statewide retreat for board presidents, says other counties operate programs that could be mimicked. […]
Reedsville town council approves sewer rate increase
REEDSVILLE – The Reedsville town council unanimously approved an increase in sewer rates Monday. Rates for customers with metered water supply will be charged on a graduated […]
Ethics panel clears state Supreme Court Justices; Loughry hearing to move forward
CHARLESTON — The state Judicial Investigation Commission (JIC) announced on Monday July 23 it closed ethics complaint cases against three Supreme Court Justices and took no disciplinary […]
W.Va. Chief Health Officer Gupta says opioid-related deaths up from 2017, but growth rate has slowed
CHARLESTON — Preliminary numbers from the state Department of Health and Human Resources show nearly 500 opioid-related deaths were recorded in the first six months of this […]
