W. Va. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently denied rehearing requests from the state and from local entities regarding its orders approving hydroelectric projects at […]
Government
Mon County police department secures additional vehicles
MORGANTOWN — A 20-year effort has paid off, and for the first time in the department’s history every Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputy now has a take-home vehicle. […]
Commissioners meet again with Kingwood businessman
KINGWOOD — A contentious meeting ended without a solution for a Kingwood businessman who wants access from W.Va. 7 to his property across from the Kingwood Walmart. […]
Kingwood to hire two police officers
KINGWOOD — Following an executive session, Kingwood City Council voted unanimously this week to hire two police officers. Council accepted the resignations of Police Chief Todd Nestor […]
Preston County election turnout among highest in state
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s estimate of a 42.32 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary was the third highest in the state. The West Virginia Secretary of State’s […]
Fershee prepares to face McKinley
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown resident and WVU law professor Kendra Fershee’s victory in the U.S. House of Representatives 1st District Democratic primary surprised many, but not her. “We […]
Clements to face Longwell in W. Va. state Senate race
W. Va. — In the state Senate 2nd District general election race, incumbent Republican Charles Clements will face Democrat Denny Longwell. The outcome of the Democratic primary […]
Area leaders and commissioners work on problems together
WESTOVER — Municipality leaders and county commissioners are coming together to find ways to work on problems together. At this week’s Westover City Council meeting, Morgantown Mayor Bill Kawecki […]
Mon County’s ‘ExpressVote’ impresses Philadelphia officials
MORGANTOWN — For those keeping track, Tuesday’s primary election — from the closure of the polls to the posting of the unofficial results — took 58 minutes. In […]
Mon County Commission approves consulting agreement
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission touched on a number of items during a short regular Wednesday meeting. The commission approved a consulting agreement with Maryland-based MuniCap […]
