KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission passed a resolution this week in support of “protecting and preserving,” UMWA Plan pensions and health care. Commissioners Dave Price, Don […]
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Delegate Mike Caputo announces run for state Senate 13th District seat
FAIRMONT — Marion County Democrat Delegate Mike Caputo hopes to succeed his Marion colleague Sen. Roman Prezioso, who announced last month he won’t seek reelection in 2020. […]
Pa. police chase vehicle 26 miles, into Mon County
A Pennsylvania man led police on a chase through Greene County, Pa., and into Monongalia County before crashing and being arrested by West Virginia State Police. Douglas […]
Woman charged with intent to sell meth
KINGWOOD — A Rowlesburg woman was charged with having meth with a street value of $2,070, which police said she intended to sell. Rhonda Lynne Bucklew, 42, […]
Terra Alta man charged after allegedly fleeing, hitting cop with flashlight
KINGWOOD — Junior Joshua Poling, of Terra Alta, faces multiple felony charges after police said he fled from and fought with them. Poling, 33, was in the […]
A variety of Christmas happenings scheduled in Preston
KINGWOOD — Several Christmas events are planned for the coming weeks around Preston County. The Bruceton Mills Lion’s Club will hold an old-fashioned community Christmas homecoming at […]
Westover Council approves increase in mayoral salary
At Westover City Council’s last meeting in November, an ordinance amending the mayor’s salary was laid before council and met with lengthy discussion among council members. As […]
Preston’s new, as-yet-unused voting machines incurring unexpected expenses
KINGWOOD — Preston County is running into unexpected costs for the new voting machines it got a great deal on last year — and that haven’t even […]
Ruby and Walker offer classroom instruction with Hearts of Gold
MORGANTOWN — You’ll have to forgive Ruby. She’s over it. You see, she’s awaiting the results of a pregnancy test. If that’s not stressful enough, now they […]
UMWA opposes proposal to save multiemployer pension plans; says it does nothing for miners
MORGANTOWN –The United Mine Workers of America is opposing a plan put forward by two leading Republican U.S. senators to rescue imperiled multiemployer pension plans across the […]
