MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown City Council soon will consider removing the deputy mayor designation from 6th Ward Councilor Mark Brazaitis. Three of four council members present Tuesday night expressed an […]
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House Judiciary Committee votes to impeach all four remaining W.Va. Supreme Court justices
CHARLESTON — Making West Virginia political history, the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of impeachment articles for all four remaining members of the state Supreme Court. Only former Justice […]
Traffic radars have helped Westover police enforce the law
WESTOVER — The new Westover police department’s traffic radars are doing their job to help enforce the law, according to Westover police chief Richard Panico. “It’s sending a signal to […]
Preston Commission ends fiscal year with $15,153 less in carryover funds
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission ended the 2017-2018 fiscal year with $15,153 less in carryover funds than it expected. The total FY 2018-2019 budget is nearly $9 million. The […]
Gov. Justice attributes revenue numbers to his administration, Republicans, Trump
CHARLESTON — Praising Republican lawmakers, his own administration and President Donald Trump, Gov. Jim Justice announced strong revenue collection numbers for the month of July during a Tuesday morning news conference […]
BREAKING: After overnight search, deputy mayor safe with police
MORGANTOWN — Deputy Mayor Mark Brazaitis turned himself in to Morgantown police Tuesday for evaluation after an overnight search in which officers feared for his mental state. “Tell people I’m fine,” […]
Delegates tour renovations at state Supreme Court
CHARLESTON — A tour of the state Supreme Court by delegates considering impeachment included up-close views of the expensive couch, inlaid wooden floor, chairs and rugs that kicked off months […]
Jenkins may run for W.Va. Supreme Court seat
CHARLESTON — Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins said Aug. 6 he’s interested in seeking the appointment and election to the state Supreme Court with the recent resignation of Justice Menis […]
Gov. Justice says tax debts paid, but does not specify total amount
CHARLESTON — Flanked by regulators who serve as his employees, Gov. Jim Justice said his companies have made good on their West Virginia back taxes, but he did not state […]
Ed Preston writes field textbook for law enforcement
MORGANTOWN — Anyone who has read legal statutes knows it’s not exactly written in plain English, which can be a problem when your job is to enforce the law. “To […]
