KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council approved a business license for a hot spot downtown Tuesday because it meets zoning regulations, but some members didn’t like the idea. The final vote was […]
Local Government
Commission wants meeting with Justice, asks Gee to push for lights on Mon Boulevard
MORGANTOWN — Almost as consistent as the Monongalia County Commission’s weekly meeting schedule are its critiques of the way the county’s roads are being addressed — or not — by […]
More Star City roads paved since July than in past 17 years
Star City has paved more streets since July than in the previous 17 years combined, according to Mayor Herman Reid. At Tuesday’s regular city council meeting, Reid said he and […]
Westover council prepares for audit, amends ordinance
WESTOVER — The city is preparing for an audit and wants to alter an ordinance to make it clear motorists are not permitted to be on cell phones while driving. […]
Preston County commissioners discuss AEDs, active shooter training
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners discussed placing AEDs in all county buildings and offering CPR training to employees. County Administrator Shannon Wolfe told Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha Stone […]
Work, struggles continue for DOH in Preston
KINGWOOD — Work continues on roads throughout Preston County, as does the struggle to keep a full staff, State Division of Highways (DOH) representatives told county commissioners Monday. Work should […]
Under city hall: Sidewalk, vault work set to begin this week
Work will begin this week on the vaulted sidewalks outside Morgantown’s City Hall. The city contracted with Commercial Builders Inc., which bid $224,000 for the repairs. The job is expected […]
MUB sets Nov. 1 deadline for White Park water line negotiations
MORGANTOWN — According to communication between the Morgantown Utility Board and the city of Morgantown, MUB intends to end negotiations regarding a planned water line through White Park if the […]
Kingwood council reviews Hot Spot request
KINGWOOD — When it meets Tuesday, Kingwood Council will consider a business license to open a hot spot downtown and an agreement for State Police to patrol town. Crystal Ellifritz, […]
DMV urges public to get Real ID before deadline
A little under a year from now, anyone who wants to enter a federal building or board an aircraft will need to have a federally compliant Real ID. That requirement […]




