MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission and Longview Power are working on a PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, agreement for the $1.1 billion solar and natural gas expansion […]
Government
Independence water project progresses in Preston County
NEWBURG – All but two rights-of-way signatures have been obtained for the Independence water project, according to Newburg Mayor Edgar Fortney. Fortney told council Tuesday that he sent a copy […]
County, Westover surprised DOH reopens portion of River Road
MORGANTOWN — After being closed for some 500 days following a major slide in April 2018, the lower portion of River Road was reopened on Friday — to the surprise […]
DOH updates Preston on road work
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners and representatives of the State Division of Highways (DOH) agreed Monday that the status of Preston County roads is improving, but there’s still work to be […]
Domestic violence shelter coalition argues to keep its case against Parking Lot Gun Bill alive
MORGANTOWN — A coalition of domestic violence programs has made its case to keep alive its federal lawsuit seeking to overturn the so-called Parking Lot Gun Bill of 2018. The […]
Delegate Caputo accused of misdemeanor battery, months after angrily storming into chamber
CHARLESTON — Delegate Mike Caputo has been charged with misdemeanor battery after angrily storming through the House chamber door, which struck a doorkeeper. Caputo is also accused of making physical contact […]
Kingwood Planning Commission discusses regulations for signs
KINGWOOD — Debate on changes in Kingwood’s ordinance regulating signs will continue. The city planning commission met Thursday for a public hearing and possible second vote on the amended ordinance. […]
AG Morrisey counters Wheeling-Charleston Diocese motion to dismiss state lawsuit
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has returned fire in his lawsuit against the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, urging the court to deny the diocese’s motion to dismiss the case – […]
Preston Solid Waste Authority buys equipment
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Solid Waste Authority agreed to purchase a new Kawasaki UTV and a five-ton trailer to help with litter cleanup. Money for the equipment will come […]
State, local stakeholders look at pedestrian issues
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom said he’s been frustrated with the West Virginia Division of Highways’ lack of urgency in participating in local pedestrian issues on state […]
