MORGANTOWN — Permitting reform remains alive and well in the U.S. Senate, despite two previous failed bills. “Permitting reform is front and center on my agenda,” Sen. […]
Government
Gov. Justice appoints Anitra Hamilton to Mon County 81st House seat; unveils new Almost Heaven driver’s license
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Wednesday a new delegate to represent Monongalia County’s 81st District, and unveiled a new Almost Heaven state driver’s license. From […]
PSC OKs Mon Power pursuing letter of intent to keep Pleasants open; surcharge depends on PSC approval of LOI
MORGANTOWN — Mon Power may continue pursuing a letter of intent with Energy Transition & Environmental Management to keep the Pleasants Power Station open in order to […]
NETL employs new geospatial mapping technology
National Energy Technology Laboratory is embracing a new technology called geospatial mapping to locate hard-to-find orphaned oil and gas wells. “Finding the location and characterizing these orphaned […]
A look at public comments for and against Mon Power’s possible purchase of Pleasants Power Station
MORGANTOWN — While Thursday’s public comment hearing on Mon Power’s proposed interim solution drew just seven people, the public is actually far more interested. The plan involves […]
PSC hears arguments for and against Mon Power’s interim solution and surcharge regarding possible Pleasants plant purchase
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission on Friday heard arguments for and against Mon Power’s proposed interim solution to keep Pleasants Power Station in operating condition […]
PSC public comment hearing on Mon Power’s interim solution for Pleasants Power Station draws just seven speakers
MORGANTOWN – While nearly 800 comments have been submitted to the Public Service Commission regarding Mon Power’s possible purchase of the Pleasants Power Station, only seven people […]
Justice: No fed investigation into Babydog sweepstakes; provides roadwork, other updates during Wednesday briefing
MORGANTOWN – Back on March 20, state Senate Finance chair Eric Tarr asked the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General to investigate whether the transfer of $28.375 […]
Legislature’s joint Health Committee learns about Lauren’s Wish Addiction Triage Center, gets update on medical cannabis program
MORGANTOWN – State legislators heard a plug for a new Morgantown-based addiction recovery program, and a suggestion that similar programs be started across the state — maybe […]
Candidate’s withdrawal highlights Morgantown election deadlines
MORGANTOWN — The deadline to file as a candidate for Morgantown’s municipal election was Feb. 13. The deadline to withdraw your candidacy for Morgantown’s municipal election was […]