MORGANTOWN — In November, Monongalia County Health Officer Lee Smith said he believed the health department’s insurance provider was using COVID-19 as an excuse to engage in price gouging after […]
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Dam Work to be Suspended
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Morgantown Utility Board’s contractor, Kanawha Stone, has suspended work on the George B. Flegal Dam and Reservoir for winter shutdown. Concrete for the $50 million project is being poured […]
Councilor Cruze to stay on until April 6 to assist in filling seat
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Councilor Zack Cruze said on Tuesday that he will resign his 3rd Ward seat on April 6 in an effort to assist his fellow councilors in […]
Westover Council discusses ordinance for city building permits and fees
WESTOVER — Westover city council discussed and voted on the first reading of an ordinance to amend and reenact two articles of the city’s codebook during Tuesday night’s meeting. The […]
Senate Judiciary approves this year’s try at creating an Intermediate Court of Appeals
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the perennial intermediate appeals court bill. For several years, a version of this bill has passed the Senate and died in the House. […]
A sampling of bills introduced Tuesday, Feb. 16
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Tuesday, Feb. 16. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 299 and HB 2025, from the […]
Senate Education approves bill on strikes
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Education Committee approved a bill Tuesday to reaffirm that work stoppages and strikes by teachers and school staff are illegal, and outline some penalties for participating […]
Preston Commission revisits roads
KINGWOOD – Last week, Preston officials met with West Virginia Division of Highways engineers to discuss roads. At Tuesday’s Preston County Commission meeting, one commissioner suggested that meeting become a […]
House passes charter schools bill over Democrat objections; 11 Republicans also vote no
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates passed the bill to update the state charter school program along mostly party lines on Tuesday. The vote was 66-32, with 10 Republicans joining […]
A sampling of bills introduced Monday, Feb. 15
MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Monday, Feb. 15. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 295 and HB 2018, from the […]
