On Monday, State Senate Finance Chair Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, sent a letter to the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General asking it to potentially look into whether […]
Tag: CARES Act
Senate Finance chair seeks federal inquiry into Justice office transfer of $28M COVID funds into governor’s discretionary account
MORGANTOWN – State Senate Finance chair Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, has written to the U.S. Treasury Office of Inspector General to investigate whether the transfer of $28.375 million […]
Preston Commission ready to spend some CARES money
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission is ready to spend some of its CARES money. The three commissioners met for a second work session Oct. 12 to […]
Preston Commissioner wants to boost EMS services
KINGWOOD — Preston County has wonderful EMS services, but they need a boost to improve their services. That’s why Commissioner Dave Price wants to inject about $400,000 […]
Preston Commission to discuss spending CARES money in upcoming work session
The Preston County Commission will start discussing how to spend about $240,000 in CARES Act reimbursements at a work session Aug. 31. At its most recent meeting […]
Westover council discusses budget revisions
WESTOVER – Westover City Council met Monday night and discussed the city’s budget for the coming fiscal year, which was subject to proposals for revision at the […]
United Way offers food assistance to Morgantown residents
As of this month, the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties now offers assistance to Morgantown residents who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Investing in schools builds communities
by Jeremy Mohler As one of the most memorable school years in history winds down, state and local school leaders are considering how to make the most […]
GOP song and dance continues
We’re getting tired of this song and dance the GOP keeps doing, where it begrudgingly allows legislation to pass but guts all the funding mechanisms, then wails […]
Nursing students receive grant
“Mr. Doe” seemed pretty mellow when Jessica Ogaz popped into his room recently to take his vitals. “OK, buddy, let’s see how you’re doing with your BP,” […]
