MORGANTOWN — Health Right Peer Recovery Coach Dani Ludwig said she was disappointed Morgantown City Council didn’t take up Health Right’s proposal to place needle collection (sharps) […]
Government
Proposed change to state electrical safety code could cost lives, experts say; legislators weigh change today
MORGANTOWN — Legislators will be considering an update to state building code on Wednesday and the National Home Builders Association is proposing an amendment to fire safety […]
2nd man charged in Terra Alta break-ins
KINGWOOD — A second man was charged in connection with a series of break-ins in Terra Alta. Robert Allen Powell Jr., 29, of Terra Alta, was in […]
City votes to increase mayor’s salary
Westover Council went through the final reading of the adoption of the change to the mayor’s salary Monday night. The change would make the mayor’s salary $55,000 […]
Prosecutor: Crime numbers up in Preston
KINGWOOD — Crime numbers are up in Preston County, according to Preston Prosecuting Attorney Melvin C. Snyder III. Snyder told members of the Preston County Commission Monday […]
Judge to rule on continuing fence dispute between Preston neighbors
KINGWOOD — Preston Judge Steve Shaffer will rule later on a motion for summary judgment in the latest lawsuit over whether a Kingwood councilman can use an […]
Miners Pension Act included in spending package; lawmakers, union leaders celebrate
MORGANTOWN — The Bipartisan American Miners Act has been wrapped into Congress’ final funding package. While no votes have been taken yet, lawmakers and mining leaders celebrated […]
Delegate Hansen to introduce Safe Drinking Water Act, revive Environmental Rights Amendment
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, will be introducing a bill in January aimed at protecting the state’s drinking water. He also plans to reintroduce a proposed […]
City no closer to resolving firefighter holiday compensation suit
In the six months since the International Association of Firefighters Local 313 filed a suit against the city of Morgantown alleging it improperly withheld wages, there have […]
Dive team recruits new members
KINGWOOD — With the help of the county fire levy, the Preston County Dive Team is recruiting new members and expanding its mission to serve the public. […]