MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission and insurance broker P.M. Long & Son are being sued by the Monongalia County Development Authority (MCDA). In a civil suit dated Dec. 7, MCDA […]
Government
Closing in on start of regular legislative session, Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Ed. may be headed for all-nighter
MORGANTOWN — Without a resolution by the mid-December deadline, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education will have more work in the coming days. The commission voted Thursday to continue a […]
FEMA funds to address flood-damaged roads in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Just over $1 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) support will be used to address Monongalia County roads damaged by flooding earlier this year. On Wednesday, Senators […]
Kingwood deals with building complaints
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council dealt with dilapidated buildings again this week and referred two to the Enforcement Committee for possible condemnation proceedings. Mayor Jean Guillot said he’s gotten complaints about […]
Hutchison to take seat on state Supreme Court
BECKLEY — Gov. Jim Justice named his longtime friend Raleigh County Circuit Judge John Hutchison to a vacant seat on the state Supreme Court Wednesday, filling the seat held by […]
Commission backs reintroduction of Mountaineer Trail Network bill
MORGANTOWN — A bill (HB 4431) clearing the way for a new mountain biking trail network in Monongalia County and beyond came about a day short of clearing the state Legislature […]
Reedsville Council discusses trees overhanging road, other issues
REEDSVILLE — Trees overhanging streets and tearing down old buildings were discussed by Reedsville Council this week. Mayor Jason Titus said at Monday’s meeting that Brian Park of All Tree […]
DOH considering repairs to Evansville Pike in Preston
SCOTCH HILL — The State Division of Highways is considering whether to do stopgap repairs to a one-lane section of the old Evansville Pike. A 110-foot section of one lane […]
Kingwood municipal sales tax will take effect July 1 if state approves
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is on track to become the first town in Preston County to begin charging a municipal sales tax, and city officials hope it will bring in at […]
Preston Commission wants to talk with DOH on W.Va. 72 fix
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners are still trying to arrange a meeting with the State Division of Highways (DOH) to discuss the condition of W.Va. 72. They’ve given up on […]
