KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is debating the pros and cons of implementing a city sales tax. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell brought the proposal of a municipal sales tax to Tuesday’s meeting. […]
Local Government
Newburg Council discusses unpaid water and sewer bills
NEWBURG — Newburg Council is looking into collecting unpaid water and sewer bills at rental properties. Council voted Tuesday to ask town attorney Sheila Williams to research whether landlords can be […]
“Bridges Without Boundaries” summit discusses business opportunities along I-79 corridor
FAIRMONT — A record number of business professionals turned out for the fourth annual North Central West Virginia Business Summit Tuesday. The summit, entitled “Bridges Without Boundaries,” was held at […]
PEIA Task Force meets in Charleston
CHARLESTON — The PEIA Task Force, set up to try to stabilize the insurance program for West Virginia Public Employees, got an overview of how the system works. The task […]
Tunnelton discusses possible DOH repairs for underpass
TUNNELTON — A discussion about the Tunnelton underpass drew about 50 residents and officials Monday evening. Members of the South Preston Neighborhood Watch were at the Apostolic Church, seeking additional […]
Groups to meet regarding changes to Sabraton intersection
MORGANTOWN — Norwood Addition Neighborhood Association President Ed Devine said residents in the Norwood and Jerome Park neighborhoods have concerns about changes rumored for the intersection of W.Va. 7 (Earl […]
Morgantown assistant city manager resigns
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake confirmed on Friday that Assistant City Manager Angela Cline is resigning after just over 10 months on the job. Brake said Cline, who […]
Former two-term Mon County Commissioner Kennedy dies
MORGANTOWN — Former Monongalia County Commissioner and longtime WVU Extension Services agent Asel Kennedy, 74, passed away on Friday. Kennedy worked as an extension agent for three decades, from 1968-1998, […]
Trump discusses impact of tax reform during W.Va. visit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — President Donald Trump said West Virginia’s economy is improving because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “Percentage wise, you’re among the greatest gainers in this […]
Tolls to possibly double on the West Virginia Turnpike
BECKLEY — The West Virginia Parkways Authority is recommending tolls double on the West Virginia Turnpike, but a deeply discounted single-fee program would be made available to motorists. At a […]
