MORGANTOWN — Fifth Ward Councilor Ron Dulaney became Mayor Dulaney on Tuesday as a majority of Morgantown City Council opted to deny Bill Kawecki a fourth year in the position. […]
Government
Preston County Commissioners lift hiring freeze
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners have lifted a hiring freeze imposed April 1 but delayed lifting a ban on “nonessential” spending. The vote was taken at Tuesday evening’s meeting. When the […]
Assessor to offer drive-up help
Monongalia County Assessor Mark Musick said he isn’t letting COVID-19 cancel his annual satellite sessions, but he has made some concessions. On Wednesday, from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., the assessor’s […]
Justice makes indoor masks mandatory effective Tuesday
MORGANTOWN — If you want to enter a building other than a private residence today, you’ll have to cover up, Gov. Jim Justice announced Monday. Your face, that is. As […]
Improvements coming to Preston County trails
By Aldona Bird Preston County Parks and Recreation Commission (PCPaRC) and Friends of the Cheat are working to improve trails in Preston County. The PCPaRC Rail-Trail Committee has closed contractor […]
Mon COVID-19 cases jump nearly 62% in past 5 days
In the past five days, Monongalia County has seen its COVID-19 cases jump by almost 62%. Since July 1, there have been 100 new cases, up 61.7% — for a […]
Recycling project put on hold due to lack of funds
Clean Up Day suggested as memorial for Mike Pase KINGWOOD — A proposed Glass recycling project for Preston County has been put on hold. At their June meeting members of […]
DAR, Friends of the Cheat dedicate flag, flag pole
ALBRIGHT — On June 17, Susan Arnold and Vicky Shears of the Elizabeth Ludington Hagans-Colonel John Evans Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution joined Amanda Pitzer, […]
Questions raised about city sales tax
Mayor says state told Granville businesses to collect An email circulated Thursday morning indicated that a number of businesses outside the city of Morgantown — Granville businesses in particular — […]
VFDs struggle to raise funds
Buckwheat Festival cancellation impacts financial situation KINGWOOD — For some Preston County volunteer departments, the Buckwheat Festival means buckwheat cakes and sausage dinners. Money from those dinners helps fund the […]
