After an hour of going back and forth on the pros and cons of a proposed ordinance that would make owners of drug houses responsible for what is going on […]
Government
House defeats amendment to Bible-in-schools bill to match it to inclusive Senate version
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Monday snuffed an amendment to a bill aimed at allowing high schools to offer elective courses on the historical and literary significance of […]
Senate business tax cut bill squeaks out a win: 17-16; amendment vote delayed a day
After 2.5 hours of debate, Senate leadership’s signature business tax cut bill barely passed, 17-16. Two Republicans crossed the aisle to vote with the Democrat opposition on SB 837. That […]
Cinderella Project accepting donations
REEDSVILLE — Just in time for prom season, WV Caring’s Cinderella Project is set for noon-2 p.m. March 14 at the organization’s Encore Resale Shop on W.Va. 7 in Reedsville. […]
Morgantown approves classification study
The city of Morgantown will pay GovHR, a consulting and executive recruiting firm based in Illinois, to ensure it is what City Manager Paul Brake describes as an “employer of […]
City launches new interactive map
Morgantown launched its new interactive zoning map, commonly used by property owners, realtors, developers and contractors, this week. The zoning map, developed by Morgantown’s GIS analyst Marvin Davis, allows people […]
Broadband test pinpoints location off of phone app
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners are urging everyone to take a new broadband speed test. Commissioner Don Smith, who is active on the Region VI Planning and Development Council broadband committee, […]
Preston Memorial says last blood drive a success, hopes next is, too
The American Red Cross says less than 38% of the U.S. population are eligible donors; on average, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. To help cover that […]
New House bill could motivate sale of Fairmont Regional Medical Center
MORGANTOWN — the House Government Organization Committee introduced and passed a bill Friday morning immediately aimed at helping the sale of Fairmont Regional Medical Center to a new buyer. However, […]
House approves Speaker Hanshaw’s West Virginia Impact Fund to draw big-money investment
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Friday overwhelmingly approved Speaker Roger Hanshaw’s signature economic development bill, his West Virginia Impact Fund. It also took a few minutes to express […]
