MORGANTOWN — As hospitals gear up to resume elective procedures next week, Gov. Jim Justice said Friday day cares and restaurants will be in view for the next phase of […]
Government
Manchin and Senate Democrats release report on COVID-19 aid priorities for rural America
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. and three colleagues unveiled a menu of proposals on Thursday aimed at serving rural America during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four, members of the […]
Kingwood Water Board approves PSD 1’s water tap application
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Water Board voted to approve Public Service District 1’s (PSD 1) water tap application for the Pleasant Valley area off Dogtown Road. Board members requested a […]
Fire fee increase stays, annual inspections go as city reworks 2021 budget
MORGANTOWN — While COVID-19 has slowed commerce to a trickle and sent Morgantown back to the drawing board in terms of its 2021 budget, outgoing City Manager Paul Brake said […]
Fed CARES rules don’t allow for filling state budget holes; Gov. Justice optimistic that will change
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told The Dominion Post during a Wednesday press call that the CARES rules issued by the the U.S. Treasury don’t allow states to backfill […]
Commission explains Granville annexation ruling
In discussing his decision to issue a minority opinion on Granville’s latest failed annexation attempt, Commissioner Sean Sikora noted last week’s 2-1 vote was only the fifth time the commission […]
Kingwood’s 1% sales tax brings in $254,645
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is collecting more than council expected from its municipal sales tax, but routine bill collections are down. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell said the town received word this week […]
Preston County Commissioners decide on 2020-21 tax levy
The Preston County tax office can be contacted at 304-329-0105. KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners kept the tax levy the same for 2020-21, meaning it’s as high as it can go […]
Kingwood city clerk resigns
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Clerk Kayla Huggins resigned, and the city is advertising for a replacement. Mayor Jean Guillot said Huggins submitted her resignation Tuesday. He would not comment beyond […]
Governor’s team keeps looking ahead to a restarted state
MORGANTOWN — Wednesday’s coronavirus press briefing from the state Capitol offered no new announcements or executive orders but continued to look ahead to life after the virus. In response to […]
