MORGANTOWN — The House Education Committee approved the Student Religious Liberties Act in a mostly party line vote Tuesday morning and sent it to the House floor. […]
Government
Caucus joins discussion of National Day of Prayer in Preston
KINGWOOD — The Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation (CPCF) has joined the discussion on Preston County Commission’s participation in the National Day of Prayer. In December, the Freedom […]
Some bills introduced Feb. 3
Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 3. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 685. Last week, the House sent HB 4089 […]
Hawkins will not discuss, vote on proposed airport development district
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commission President Ed Hawkins said Monday that any conversation or consideration of a TIF district to help finance infrastructure in and around the […]
Bids to be sought for Independence water line extension
NEWBURG — Bids for the Independence water project could be going out within the next 30 days, according to Sheena Hunt, executive director of the Region VI […]
Sharps containers ordered, placement date undecided
The needle disposal boxes that will be placed at three locations in and around downtown Morgantown have been ordered. It’s not yet known when they will be […]
USDA reminds foreign persons must report land holdings
WHITE HALL — The executive director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency in Marion, Monongalia and Taylor counties, Mary F. Jouver, reminds foreign people […]
West Virginia’s largest cities all have ‘Drug House,’ nuisance laws
MORGANTOWN — Clarksburg Deputy Police Chief Randy Hartley said the city has used its drug house, or nuisance, ordinance to great effect since passing it in October […]
Blueprint Communities Team discusses nursing home activities, weekly soup kitchen
KINGWOOD — A discussion about community activities dominated the Thursday meeting of the Blueprint Communities Team. “There is nothing for people at Hopemont to do,” said Linda […]
Some bills introduced Jan. 30 and 31
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 30 and 31. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 661, to change school […]