CHARLESTON — If anyone has condiments to lend, Senator Joe Manchin is consuming these words: “I believe that Jim Justice is uniquely qualified to handle the major challenges that West Virginia […]
Local Government
Monongalia, Preston commissioners say Justice’s road remarks short on details
MORGANTOWN — Absolutely not. That was Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom’s response when asked if Governor Jim Justice’s Wednesday press conference caused him to back off his stated desire […]
State DOH workers clean pipes, ditches in Preston County
KINGWOOD — State Division of Highways workers from around the state are in Preston County, working to clean ditches and pipes. Darby Clayton of DOH District 4, which includes Doddridge, […]
Governor Justice: ‘I told the people of this state we were going to fix the damn roads’
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia needs to go back to basics to improve road conditions. “We weren’t getting it done at the pace it needs to be […]
Granville, Westover present annexation plans to county commission
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission took receipt of two annexation requests — one from Westover and one from Granville — during its regular Wednesday meeting. In Westover’s case, the […]
Kingwood City Clerk resigns
KINGWOOD — City Clerk Mary Howell has resigned, citing behavior she witnessed that made her unhappy. Council made the announcement after an executive session with Howell at Tuesday’s meeting. Howell, […]
Mon commissioner Tom Bloom and Preston commissioner Samantha Stone talk DOH issues
MORGANTOWN — The threat, according to Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom, is the state moving backwards. An improved economic forecast can easily go the other direction, Bloom said Tuesday, […]
Problems with West Virginia’s roads go beyond fired highways chief
CHARLESTON — Whoever takes the helm of West Virginia’s Department of Highways will inherit challenges that extend beyond the top of the organization. Gov. Jim Justice fired Transportation Secretary Tom […]
Reedsville considering new town hall
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council is considering a new town hall. Council members also discussed the property next to the current town hall as possible parking space. At Monday’s meeting, Recorder […]
Preston County Commissioners discuss termination of DOH head
KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners commented Monday on Gov. Jim Justice’s termination Sunday of State Transportation Secretary Tom Smith. The action comes just weeks after Justice ordered Smith to tour […]
