MORGANTOWN — Citing declining ridership, the Mountain Line Transit Authority approved a fare reduction for its Grey Line service to Pittsburgh. Beginning in August, rides to Pittsburgh — including stops […]
Local Government
Justice companies say federal lawsuit over safety violations should be dismissed
CHARLESTON — Lawyers for coal companies owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family are asking for a federal lawsuit over unpaid safety violations to be dismissed because of where it […]
Manchin introduces bill to pressure U.S. Soccer into increasing women’s pay
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin introduced a bill Tuesday that would prevent federal funding from being used for the 2026 World Cup until the U.S. Soccer Federation agrees to play the […]
Commission releases funds for development off Airport Boulevard
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission authorized the use of $90,000 from the county’s Coalbed Methane Fund for infrastructure tied to a new development off Airport Boulevard. Ricky Biafora, representing […]
At long last, work begins on Herring Building in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Repairs have started on a building Kingwood Council deemed unsafe to walk by. Stone has been falling from the Herring Building, at the corner of Price Street and […]
WVU researchers study way to reduce power plant water use with fracking water
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two West Virginia University researchers have begun a project to help power plants use less water. While it sounds counterintuitive, they’re doing it by combining wastewater from […]
Granville resubmits annexation request
While all the annexation talk of late has focused on Morgantown, an ongoing annexation effort by Granville will likely come before the Monongalia County Commission first. The commission recently took […]
City council adopts anti-bullying initiative
A law prohibiting bullying in city youth services, activities, programs and facilities was recently adopted by Morgantown City Council. The initiative was presented to council by the Morgantown Human Rights […]
West Virginia courts, Kingwood offices, closed Friday.
The Monongalia County Justice Center and courts across West Virginia will be closed on Friday. After Gov. Jim Justice declared July 5 a holiday for state employees, Supreme Court of […]
Commission provides funds for non-profit, pedestrian projects
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a funding request totaling $14,341 from the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday. Commissioner Sean Sikora said the non-profit plans to use […]
