CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 9. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 1, Increasing access to career education […]
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Another worker assaulted at Hazelton federal prison
HAZELTON — A staff member was assaulted in the Hazelton prison complex Monday, the sixth such assault this year. A public information officer said in an email […]
State Senate opens 2019 session with cordial formalities; president calls for bipartisan cooperation
CHARLESTON – The contentious debates will begin soon enough. Wednesday was a day of cordial ceremony and housekeeping at the state Senate opened the 2019 legislative session. […]
WVU economist tells legislators: Entrepreneurship key to state’s prosperity
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 […]
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 […]
