KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department is considering a revolving waste water loan fund similar to one in Mon County. Preston Health Department Administrator V.J. Davis told the county […]
Local Government
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice pleads not guilty to obstruction of justice
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to obstructing justice, the latest in a string of 23 federal charges. Loughry, who is facing […]
Storm water still a concern for Kingwood Council
KINGWOOD — Controlling storm water through ordinance enforcement and city boards was discussed again by Kingwood Council this week. Kingwood Sewer Board Chairman Randy Plum reported what he learned about […]
Granville to spend $9,000 to sponsor West Virginia Black Bears
MORGANTOWN — Granville Town Council voted to pay $9,000 to sponsor the West Virginia Black Bears this season and next. Mayor Patricia Lewis and Park Director Michael Bean were absent from […]
Mon County Commission approves budget carryover
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a budget carryover totaling $10.4 million on Wednesday, bringing the county’s operating budget to $37,550,590. Commissioner Sean Sikora explained the commission conservatively projected a […]
Morgantown City Council questions BOPARC logistics, debates placing funding levy on Nov. ballot
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners (BOPARC) was once again a focus of heated discussion during Tuesday (July 24) night’s meeting of the Morgantown City Council. The […]
Impeachment committee to independently weigh ethics of court’s working lunches
CHARLESTON — The vice chairman of a committee considering impeachment of state Supreme Court justices said its efforts are independent of a Judicial Investigations Commission conclusion that justices didn’t overstep […]
First responders celebrate Teleflora’s ‘Make Someone Smile Week’
MORGANTOWN — More than 400 coffee mugs — each with a smiley face on the side — helped area first responders feel appreciated Tuesday. This week marks Teleflora’s Make Someone […]
Preston BOE president talks new programs; roof leak at Bruceton School
KINGWOOD — New Preston Board of Education President Jack Keim, returning from a statewide retreat for board presidents, says other counties operate programs that could be mimicked. “There were a […]
Reedsville town council approves sewer rate increase
REEDSVILLE – The Reedsville town council unanimously approved an increase in sewer rates Monday. Rates for customers with metered water supply will be charged on a graduated scale: — $25.98 […]
