BRUCETON MILLS — Bruceton Mills will soon have new handicapped accessible sidewalks, according to Mayor Cathy Smith. Smith said a $120,000 grant from the West Virginia Transportation Alternatives and Recreational […]
Government
Preston Commissioner Craig Jennings reflects on his career
KINGWOOD — Craig Jennings may be a little wistful Wednesday when, for the first time in 12 years, he doesn’t attend a Preston County Commission meeting. But it will be a […]
A look back at what got the town talking in 2018
Haymaker Forest, riverfront revitalization, cherry trees, deputy mayor drama and city boards and commissions all got people talking about Morgantown City Council in 2018. In the woods Morgantown City Council […]
Morgantown City Council candidate packets available Jan. 2
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown residents interested in running for Morgantown City Council can obtain a candidate packet beginning Jan. 2. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the election date, must […]
U.S. Attorney wonders if Justice company can pay $1.23M in sanctions
CHARLESTON — A U.S. attorney for Southern West Virginia said it’s unclear whether a company owned by Gov. Jim Justice has enough money to pay $1.23 million in court-ordered sanctions. […]
Delegates talk senior issues during Thursday town hall session
MORGANTOWN — About 30 senior citizens and concerned residents attended a town hall meeting on Thursday hosted by Delegate Rodney Pyles, D-Monongalia. The session was at The Village at Heritage […]
Here’s how the federal shutdown is affecting West Virginia
CHARLESTON —The most obvious effect of the federal shutdown in West Virginia may be apparent to visitors to national parks in the state. National parks are considered accessible, but don’t […]
Mon County commission approves letter to state tax department
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission ran through a light agenda during its final regular meeting of 2018. At the request of Assessor Mark Musick, the commission approved a letter […]
Sen. Mike Romano: Political ideology delaying medical cannabis from July 1 start date
CHARLESTON — Just six months remain until medical cannabis is to become available in West Virginia, though issues with the bill’s content continue to cause delays. Sen. Mike Romano, D-Harrison, […]
Republican candidates spent less on election; Mon incumbents’ seats flipped in Blue Wave
MORGANTOWN — The so-called Blue Wave that led to a Democrat takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives was barely evident in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Republicans lost […]
