KINGWOOD — A discussion about the State Department of Treasury Investment program led Kingwood Sewer Board members to consider hiring an accountant. Mayor Jean Guillot, who chairs the board, asked […]
Government
Preston, Mon officials discuss partnering for broadband grant
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners are considering a partnership with Monongalia County to apply for a grant to install broadband in some areas. Preston Commissioner Don Smith, who represents the […]
School’s suit against Preston BOE alleges defamation
KINGWOOD — A private school is suing the Preston County Board of Education, saying the board has harassed and defamed the school since its inception. Kristine Ayers-Cline filed the suit […]
Kingwood sees $155K from 1% sales tax
KINGWOOD — The first two quarters of a new 1% municipal sales tax have garnered the City of Kingwood $155,319.90. Now the question is: How to spend it? The city […]
City talks airport TIF district
The Monongalia County Commission approved the documentation this week authorizing financial firm Crews & Associates to begin analysis of a potential Morgantown Municipal Airport TIF district. The increment generated by […]
Preston commissioners approve precinct location changes
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners approved four precinct changes and took other actions Friday in preparation for the May primary election. Precinct 6 will move from the Lenox Community Building to […]
County commissioner called out by ACLU for blocking on social media
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said he doesn’t know exactly why the ACLU of West Virginia is calling him out for blocking people on social media. The civil […]
City of Morgantown clears streets, manages snowfall
MORGANTOWN — With the weather forecast predicting continued snow fall and accumulation throughout Friday, the Public Works Department will be staffed accordingly. Crews will work throughout the day to treat […]
PCSWA partners with Kingwood for loan to demolish dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Members of the Preston County Solid Waste Authority (PCSWA) have voted to partner with the city of Kingwood for a loan that would help eliminate dilapidated buildings. The […]
Senate passes booze, gun, parole bills
CHARLESTON — The state Senate churned through some booze and bullet bills Thursday and sent them to the House of Delegates. Senators also approved one of the criminal justice reform […]
