MORGANTOWN — While production has seen a turnaround since 2016, the increased demand isn’t likely to continue, according to “Coal Production in West Virginia: 2018-2040,” released by […]
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Justice announces statewide paving projects; District 4 to receive $1.8 million for fall, spring
KINGWOOD — Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 Engineer Don Williams brought good news to the North Central Caucus on Roads on Wednesday night. Governor Jim Justice […]
BOPARC panel unable to reach consensus on levy proposals, ice rink renovation plans
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) will not take an official position on levies presented by independent groups wanting to ask taxpayers to […]
WVU and city remove offensive ‘Welcome Week’ banners
MORGANTOWN — Welcome week banners are a tradition on college campuses across the country, but they’re not allowed in Morgantown’s residential neighborhoods, Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston said. […]
Jenkins to run for Davis’ state Supreme Court seat
CHARLESTON — Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins said Wednesday on MetroNews “Talkline” he’ll be a candidate for the state Supreme Court seat retired Justice Robin Davis used […]
Former mall owner accused of diverting rent checks
CHARLESTON — The owner of a bankrupt mall where the state paid almost $1 million for rental property not actually being used has failed to provide a […]
U.S. Marshals arrest Mon County woman on child pornography charges
MORGANTOWN — A Monongalia County woman arrested by U.S. Marshals Tuesday appeared before a federal judge Wednesday on charges of child pornography. Tara Kae Ponceroff was indicted by […]
Commission denies $5.2 million BOPARC levy
MORGANTOWN — Citing a lack of support from the Morgantown Board of Recreation (BOPARC) and the City of Morgantown, the Monongalia County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to deny […]
Kingwood resident suggests speed bump on Pleasant Avenue
KINGWOOD — A Pleasant Avenue resident asked Kingwood Council not to open a gate at the end of the street, but suggested if it does to add […]
Speaker Armstead among candidates for temporary Supreme Court appointment
CHARLESTON — House Speaker Tim Armstead is among the names listed as possibilities to temporarily fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by Menis Ketchum. The Judicial Vacancy […]
