KINGWOOD — A section of Main Street fenced off for four years and sidewalks in disrepair were topics at Kingwood Council this week. Mayor Jean Guillot said the owner of […]
Local Government
Sewer bills will increase for Arthurdale and Reedsville residents
KINGWOOD — Residents of Arthurdale and Reedsville will see an increase in sewer bills in the near future. At a Thursday meeting, both Reedsville and Masontown agreed to accept a […]
Commerce Secretary Thrasher resigns at Justice’s request
By Brad McElhinny, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice today asked for and received the resignation of Commerce Secretary Woody Thrasher, the administration announced in a news release. The […]
Sheriff presents 2017 delinquent tax list detailing $8 million of unaccounted funds to Mon Commission
MORGANTOWN — Sheriff Perry Palmer and Chief Tax Deputy Kelly Palmer presented the 2017 delinquent tax list during Wednesday’s regular Monongalia County Commission meeting. The list includes 23,500 names and […]
DOH District 4 engineer meets with roads caucus, says District 4 budget needs doubled
W. Va. — West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 Engineer Donny Williams said he arrived at June 13’s meeting of the North Central Caucus on Roads prepared to […]
New Kingwood police chief sworn in
KINGWOOD — New Kingwood Police Chief Charlie Haney was sworn in by Kingwood Mayor Jean Guillot during a city council meeting on June 12. The City of Kingwood hired Haney […]
Residents affected by stormwater seek help
KINGWOOD — Residents of the Rodeheaver Addition section came to council this week for help with city storm sewers allowing water to run onto their property. They learned that their […]
Granville Town Council asked to consider taking ownership of Sesame Drive
MORGANTOWN — Granville Town Council was asked to consider taking ownership of Sesame Drive, which is an 800-foot road between Panda Express and Wendy’s at the University Town Centre. A parcel […]
Incumbents maintain seats in Westover city election blowout
WESTOVER — Less than three dozen voters turned out for Westover’s City Council election this week and all incumbents were re-elected. Westover officials refused to provide information about the election, […]
Preston BOE explores potential cost-saving options after levy failure
KINGWOOD — The Preston Board of Education (BOE) asked Superintendent Steve Wotring for more details on a range of options in the wake of the latest levy failure. Wotring gave […]
