MORGANTOWN — Coming off a 2010 census in which West Virginia tallied one of the nation’s worst participation rates, local organizers fear federal cuts to census funding could further dampen […]
Local Government
Attorney General Morrisey sues two opioid makers in state court
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced two new lawsuits against opioid manufacturers Friday morning. Both were field in Boone County Circuit Court. One involves Teva Pharmaceuticals USA and Cephalon, […]
State levies $230,000 in penalties as I-79 work looks to wrap up
MORGANTOWN — Approximately $230,000 in penalties have been levied against the contractor working on I-79 between the Star City exit and the state line. This according to the West Virginia […]
City names new director for Morgantown Municipal Airport
MORGANTOWN — According to a press release issued late Thursday, the city of Morgantown has hired Jonathan Vrabel to be the new director of the Morgantown Municipal Airport. Vrabel is […]
Commission sets public hearing on inactive estates
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission will look to clear more than 200 inactive estates off the county clerk’s records following a public hearing at its Oct. 2 regular meeting. […]
Council approves purchase financing, talks ICE operations
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council unanimously approved the financing behind the purchase of a 12,000 square-foot building and surrounding property at 430 Spruce Street during Tuesday’s regular meeting. The property, […]
Roads consultant disappointed ‘insider’ firm chosen for DOH secondary roads contract
MORGANTOWN — One of the road consultants that lost the bid on the Division of Highways contract for “consulting services to assist with the coordination and oversight of the governor’s […]
MUB board makes its pick for White Park water line route
MORGANTOWN — After a three-month process that included discussion, public comment and soil testing, the Morgantown Utility Board has selected the shortest route — Route 3 — as its recommendation […]
Preston agrees to buy land by Caddell tower
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners approved the purchase Monday of .69 acre of land near a communications tower on Caddell Mountain. Frazee Resource Management offered the land to the county for […]
University, Green Bag roundabouts wind up residents
MORGANTOWN — Some call them roundabouts. Others call them traffic circles. But a contingent of residents in Suncrest — near the intersection of University Avenue and Collins Ferry Road — […]
