At 39 months, Paul Brake’s tenure as Morgantown city manager is the longest since Dan Boroff held the position for 17-plus years before retiring in late 2010.Brake’s […]
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Kingwood Council chooses Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell as new city clerk
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council selected one of its own as the new city clerk Friday. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell was selected unanimously for the post, pending her resignation […]
Mon County not among state counties to open Monday due to being a hot spot
Some courts in West Virginia will resume in-person hearings on Monday but Monongalia County will not be among them because it’s considered a COVID-19 hot spot. According […]
Preston County Commission begins live streaming meetings on Facebook
KINGWOOD — During the pandemic shutdown, many Preston County residents rediscovered home-cooked meals, long hours with family — and local government. Up until this point, only the […]
Man found after drowning in Cheat River
The body of a man who drowned in the Cheat River was recovered in Preston County. According to a witness, the man was pulled from the river […]
9 democrats, 3 republicans run for House of Delegates 50th District
Nine Democrats and three Republicans are vying for the three seats of the House of Delegates 50th District, representing most of Marion County. Three Democrats now hold […]
Justice dishes on politics and pressure about The Comeback and CARES
MORGANTOWN — No new orders from Gov. Jim Justice during his Friday coronavirus press briefing. But he vented at length. First, he vented about pressure. Some think, […]
House of Delegates 51st District 1st Quarter reports
The coronavirus pandemic pushed back West Virginia’s may primary election until June 9, but candidates are still campaigning, as the abundant yard signs make clear. We start […]
Commission approves bond order, awaits word on “hero pay” funding
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a bond order authorizing the issuance of roughly $45 million in bonds for the ongoing WestRidge development. The bonds will […]
Health clubs, gyms, rafting, rock climbing added to The Comeback list; county alert system going into effect
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice announced on Thursday another list of The Comeback reopenings. Health clubs and gyms will be allowed to reopen on Monday, he said. […]