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 […]
Government
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 […]
Council tables proposed diversity policy over possible consequences
Members of Morgantown City Council said they support the spirit of the plan, but too many questions remain to make the Human Right Commission’s Strategic Plan for Diversity Equity and […]
Manchin, Capito, again sound alert on need to pass miners’ pension legislation
MORGANTOWN — Both of West Virginia’s U.S. senators called attention to the approaching pension plight of coal miners and other union workers Wednesday – highlighting the need for quick Congressional […]
