KINGWOOD — Preston County has more money for roads this fiscal year than the last, State Division of Highways (DOH) officials told the Preston County Commission Monday. But, Commissioner Samantha […]
Local Government
Property owner says Forest Avenue fire was ‘only a matter of time’
MORGANTOWN — James Giuliani stood on Forest Avenue Sunday morning, watching the Morgantown Fire Department put out the blaze that destroyed one of the five homes he owns along the […]
Ethics investigation will look at how city selected law firm
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Ethics Commission is investigating whether City Attorney Ryan Simonton violated the Ethics Act by participating in the interview process that resulted in the selection of […]
W.Va. leads nation in GDP growth for Q1
CHARLESTON — West Virginia topped the nation in growth of gross domestic product for the first quarter of 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. West Virginia’s nation-leading percent […]
MAP gets pushback for annex proposal
Task force plans to analyze the impact it has on businesses BY DAVE WILSON With a goal of trying to analyze the impact of Morgantown’s annexation plan on area businesses […]
EQT royalty civil suit settled; EQT seeks extended stay in related suit against state DEP
MORGANTOWN — A federal judge has given final approval to the settlement of a key natural gas royalty civil suit against EQT. The settlement will cost EQT $53.5 million. But […]
Mon County Commission adds $1.3 million to budget carryover
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission finalized its budget carryover on Wednesday, adding $1,317,356 to $8 million in anticipated rollover, for a total of $9,317,356. The commissioners were quick to […]
Kingwood votes to increase mayor, recorder and council salaries
KINGWOOD — When a new council takes office in three years, it could be paid more than current council, but still less than members of some city boards. Council voted […]
Preston plant expanding, adding jobs
KINGWOOD — An expansion at Superior Fibers will add up to 62 new jobs at the Reedsville plant. Preston County Economic Development Authority Director Robbie Baylor told the Preston County […]
Question of marijuana distribution, growers will be left up to voters in Preston
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners won’t put the question of whether a marijuana grower or distributor can locate in the county on the ballot unless voters request it. In that case, […]
