MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice delivered his postponed State of the State Address Thursday evening in a packed House of Delegates chamber. He sprinkled some new proposals […]
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Discussion highlights impact of public health decisions on private lives
MORGANTOWN — The choices being made locally by public health officials in response to COVID-19 are not taken lightly and are certainly not without consequence. That was the […]
Upcoming music festival to follow current ordinance
KINGWOOD — Yonderville Music & Arts Festival will proceed under Preston County’s current mass gathering ordinance when it arrives at the end of June. Maxwell Stone, the […]
Mike Oliverio announces run for state Senate; previously served 1995-2011
MORGANTOWN – Former state Sen. Mike Oliverio announced on Thursday his intention to seek office once again. The Morgantown Republican will seek the 13th District Senate seat. […]
A look at bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 27
MORGANTOWN — Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Thursday, Jan. 27. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 493, to require […]
Senate passes fossil fuel boycott bill; House panel OKs two bills to promote rare earth element extraction from mine water
MORGANTOWN – Legislators moved several energy-related bills on Thursday, dealing with fossil fuels and rare earth elements. The Senate approved SB 262. It allows the state treasurer […]
A look at bill introduced Wednesday, Jan. 26
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. HB 488, to […]
House committee OKs bill to set up state legal ad website, reduce ads and income for local newspapers
MORGANTOWN – The House Government Organization Committee passed a bill on Wednesday that some fear could help drive some local newspapers out of business. Members discussed and […]
‘Everyone’s a math person’: Math Field Day is next week in Mon Schools
Math Field Day is coming up for Monongalia County Schools. First, though, a run of the narrative numbers. For most of us civilians, the first wave of […]
Legislators pass insulin copay, mining mutual insurance company bills
MORGANTOWN – Legislators passed bills on Wednesday to lower patient copays for insulin and devices to treat diabetes, to establish a Parkinson’s disease registry to enhance research […]