MORGANTOWN – Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, will step down from her House seat and her role as vice chair of the state Democratic Party to take a […]
Government
Mon Power seeks more time from PSC to consider Pleasants purchase; also requests temporary rate hike to cover interim costs
MORGANTOWN – FirstEnergy subsidiaries Mon Power and Potomac Edison are asking the state Public Service Commission for more time to consider their possible purchase of the coal-fired […]
Gov. Justice calls wage garnishment ‘grandstanding’
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says he knows very little about the garnishment of his salary over a debt. The governor says his company will make good. […]
Tunnelton VFD gets money to increase ranks
Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department in Preston County will get money to help it grow. It is one of two VFDs in West Virginia to receive funding from […]
Finance board for state insurer goes with straight premium increases
The board overseeing finances for the Public Employees Insurance Agency went ahead with straight premium increases to get in line with recently passed legislation. The finance board […]
Mon Commission approves funds for VFDs, county ballpark events
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a $22,884 expenditure on Wednesday aimed at improving communication for the county’s volunteer fire departments. County Administrator Rennetta McClure explained […]
Order calls for garnishing gov’s wages, Auditor’s Office says it will comply
CHARLESTON — A court judgment proposes to garnish the wages Jim Justice earns as governor to resolve a big business debt, and the state Auditor’s Office says […]
Concerns voiced over state employee health insurance bill
BY MIKE NOLTING About 25 people attended the Morgantown Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) meeting Tuesday night. Those who spoke expressed concerns about cost and a lack […]
Butcher, Mayle square off in Morgantown’s 7th Ward in replay of 2021
MORGANTOWN — In a replay of the 2021 election, Brian Butcher and Ben Mayle have stepped forward to represent Morgantown’s 7th Ward. Butcher, the incumbent, defeated Mayle […]
Stuart hoping governor signs HB 2310
CHARLESTON — Kanawha County Sen. Mike Stuart says he hopes Gov. Jim Justice looks favorably on a bill that includes a proposal to change required vehicle safety […]
