MORGANTOWN — Congress has until Dec. 20 to either pass a package of 12 spending bills to keep government working, or pass another temporary continuing resolution, to replace the one […]
Government
Morgantown won’t pursue cannabis decriminalization within city limits
MORGANTOWN — Barring changes to West Virginia Code, the City of Morgantown does not intend to take up an initiative to reduce penalties for cannabis possession within the city. Morgantown […]
Delegate Mike Caputo seeks legislative immunity from misdemeanor battery charge for incident in House chamber
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Mike Caputo, D-Marion, is seeking legislative immunity from his misdemeanor battery charge resulting from a March 1 incident in the House of Delegates chamber. Caputo’s attorney, Tim […]
Community questions lack of PSD 1 dam construction oversight
REEDSVILLE — PSD 1 customers and the board of directors all voiced frustration Tuesday at the district’s lack of control over the dam project that has led to a rate […]
County Commission holds public hearing on Granville annexation plan
MORGANTOWN — After months of back and forth with the county over property lines and boundaries, the Town of Granville’s annexation request received its public hearing during Wednesday’s Monongalia County […]
Danielle Walker, West Virginia Innocence Project honored by commission
MORGANTOWN — As it does annually at the first city council meeting in December, the Morgantown Human Rights Commission presented a pair of awards Tuesday, recognizing the efforts of Delegate […]
Morgantown Council gives first nod to paid leave for foster parents
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council passed on first reading an ordinance amending the city’s personnel code to allow paid leave for city employees who are foster parents. While the amendment […]
Preston Commissioners back UMWA resolution
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission passed a resolution this week in support of “protecting and preserving,” UMWA Plan pensions and health care. Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha […]
Delegate Mike Caputo announces run for state Senate 13th District seat
FAIRMONT — Marion County Democrat Delegate Mike Caputo hopes to succeed his Marion colleague Sen. Roman Prezioso, who announced last month he won’t seek reelection in 2020. Caputo announced his […]
A variety of Christmas happenings scheduled in Preston
KINGWOOD — Several Christmas events are planned for the coming weeks around Preston County. The Bruceton Mills Lion’s Club will hold an old-fashioned community Christmas homecoming at 3 p.m. Dec. […]
