CHARLESTON — An acting version of the state Supreme Court has ruled its authority has ended, striking down a request by the state Senate to reconsider a decision blocking the […]
Government
Judicial vacancy panel sets dates in Loughry replacement process
CHARLESTON — Those interested in an appointment from Gov. Jim Justice to serve on the state Supreme Court have until Dec. 3 to submit an application and letters of recommendation […]
Preston commission looking at budget revisions needed to meet rising jail costs
KINGWOOD — Regional jail costs are projected to be $1.2 million or more for the 2018-2019 budget year, according to Preston County Administrator Kathy Mace. Mace told county commissioners budget […]
Mobile pilot program allows more than 100 military, overseas citizens to cast votes in Nov. 6 election
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County voters led the state in ballots cast by military and/or overseas citizens in the general election earlier this month. It was a pilot project brought to […]
Hazelton prison workers picket to raise awareness of understaffing
BRUCETON MILLS — Workers from USP Hazelton and supporters stood at the Bruceton Mills exit of Interstate 68 Friday, holding signs to raise public awareness of the dangers posed by […]
Monongalia County won’t pursue additional litigation in public, private tax issue
MORGANTOWN — Based on a ruling issued Nov. 8 by the West Virginia Supreme Court (WVSC) and the advice of its legal counsel, Monongalia County does not intend to move […]
McKinley says criminal justice reform bill must address guard staffing at Hazelton
MORGANTOWN — Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., said the prison bill floating around the lame duck session of Congress needs to focus on addressing staffing issues at federal prisons — particularly […]
Kingwood Council discusses downtown buildings
KINGWOOD – Kingwood City Council received two sealed bids for the demolition of a downtown building and is continuing to work to have another repairs. Council accepted the $24,908 bid […]
Preston County invests in new voting machines
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners began canvassing the ballots Tuesday and signed a purchase agreement to buy new voting machines. Total cost of the machines is $680,267.67. The county will pay […]
Preston Commission dedicates parking for Purple Heart recipients
KINGWOOD — A ceremony was held Tuesday to dedicate a parking spot at the Preston Courthouse Annex for recipients of the Purple Heart. The medal is the oldest awarded by […]
