MORGANTOWN — An unprecedented situation resulted in what is, by all accounts, a historic result. Zack Cruze became the first write-in candidate to be elected to Morgantown City Council, garnering […]
Government
Water woes in Preston County: Utility will explain its case amid complaints
KINGWOOD — Amid complaints about water quality, utility reps from Public Service District 1 will be at next week’s Preston County Commission meeting. This comes as the water system falls […]
Wendell looking to serve a second term for city’s 7th Ward
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council’s 7th Ward representative, Barry Wendell, said he’s pleased with the progress the city has made in the last two years and he’s hopeful voters will […]
A fast food fact check on West Virginia’s governor
LEWISBURG — Gov. Jim Justice disputed many aspects of a recent profile in Forbes, but not a couple of juicy tidbits in Paragraph 1. “He has a sandwich named after […]
City announces immediate retirement of Galusky as airport director
MORGANTOWN — An hour before Thursday’s ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling new aircraft hangars at the Morgantown Municipal Airport, the city issued a press release announcing the immediate retirement of airport […]
Mon County delegates think DOH shorted district by nearly $15M
MORGANTOWN — Some state delegates from Monongalia County believe DOH District 4 was short-changed nearly $15 million the last two years. Del. Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, believes the Division of Highways […]
Manchin: Evaluating state legislative tribalism part of decision in gubernatorial run
CHARLESTON — U.S. Sen.Joe Manchin said Tuesday during an appearance on MetroNews “Talkline” that he’s thinking “seriously and solidly” about running for governor in 2020. Talking about a possible return to the […]
Scudiere recuses herself from ward and boundary suit against city
MORGANTOWN — Due to a previous working relationship with the City of Morgantown, Circuit Court Judge Deb Scudiere will not hear a lawsuit aimed at forcing the city to better […]
Stuart says Justice company officials have been deposed in federal contempt case
CHARLESTON — U.S. Attorney Mike Stuart reports that authorities have finished deposing representatives of a company owned by West Virginia’s governor over a $1.23 million federal penalty. The point is […]
Rep. McKinley talks energy, problem solving during Morgantown visit
MORGANTOWN — Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., made a swing through Morgantown last week on his way home to Wheeling for the Congressional Easter break. He talked with The Dominion Post […]
