STAR CITY — Furloughed federal employees living in Star City can hold off on paying utility bills until they receive a paycheck — and not be penalized […]
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Morgantown offers help to furloughed federal employees
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown, the Morgantown Utility Board and the Morgantown Parking Authority are offering payment assistance to federal employees furloughed by the government shutdown. […]
Manchin, Capito prepared to vote to end shutdown
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s two U.S. senators said Wednesday they would be ready to vote today to end the partial government shutdown. Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore […]
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 23
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 23. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 394, to allow the state to […]
Second day of arraignments held for grand jury indictments
MORGANTOWN — A man charged with attempted murder and a man who was shot just days after his arrest for allegedly selling drugs were among those who […]
House debates abandoned savings bond bill at length; passes sex offender bill in seconds
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates spent 45 minutes Wednesday debating an off-the-radar savings bond bill focused on the word “escheat,” about 45 seconds passing a bill […]
Kingwood Council supports school levy, discusses trash fees for nonprofit
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Preston County’s school levy, which goes before voters Feb. 2. Councilman Josh Fields made the motion on the […]
House Finance OK’s business inventory & equipment tax phase-out amendment resolution
CHARLESTON — The House Finance Committee approved on Wednesday a resolution to put before the voters a Constitutional amendment to allow a future Legislature to reduce or remove […]
County tax office to close early Friday ahead of move
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s tax office is moving on up — to the third floor of the county courthouse. During its regular Wednesday meeting, Chief […]
Senate passes bill meant to improve student access to community college
CHARLESTON — Senators unanimously passed a bill aimed at steering more West Virginia students into vocational and technical fields. “The goal of this bill is to expand opportunities […]
