CHARLESTON – As legislators prepared to begin the 2019 session, West Virginia University economist John Deskins gave them his vision of what the state needs to prosper […]
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Manchin to donate salary during government shutdown
CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced Tuesday he will donate his salary during the partial government shutdown to food banks based in West Virginia. Wednesday […]
Big budget list is the starting point for Justice’s big speech
CHARLESTON — Two years ago, Gov. Jim Justice offered a groaning impersonation of Frankenstein’s monster to illustrate state budget difficulties. Last year, he cast himself as the coach, complete with a […]
Morgantown Council approves repayment of taxes, notes improved city hall facade
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the repayment of $561,683.85 in property taxes and interest to Monongalia County in the wake of […]
Preston Grand Jury indicts 36 people
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Grand Jury issued nearly 40 indictments Tuesday. Among those charged, the jury indicted John David Dietz III, 28, of Reedsville, on a charge of […]
MUB replacing water line beneath Wilson Avenue ahead of paving work
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) crews are in the process of installing 700 feet of six-inch PVC water line beneath a portion of Wilson Avenue, between […]
Jacobs Street slip repair expected to take about 28 days
MORGANTOWN — Jacobs Street, a short connector in Morgantown’s 5th Ward — between Cornell Avenue and College Avenue — will soon be accessible from both ends after […]
Morgantown Police Department joins Twitter
MORGANTOWN — On Monday, @Morgantown_PD sent its first tweet, joining roughly 67 million other users on the social media platform. The account will improve communication between the […]
Arrest made in fatal Harrison County shooting
CLARKSBURG — A 22-year-old Clarksburg man is behind bars following a deadly overnight shooting in Harrison County. Mason Lynch is charged with murder in the shooting death […]
PEIA Task Force recommends changes meant to shore up finances
CHARLESTON — The PEIA Task Force has two proposals to provide more certainty and flexibility for finances. The recommendations that were approved Monday would now need to […]
