MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws said Wednesday the city is “absolutely” seeking other location options for a winter warming shelter. Haws has become central to the warming shelter […]
Government
Tunnelton asks commission to help fund water line extension
KINGWOOD — The town of Tunnelton is seeking funding for the Fortney Road water line extension. If funded, the extension will add seven new customers to the town’s water service. […]
Rep. Alex Mooney hears veterans’ concerns during Morgantown roundtable
MORGANTOWN – Rep. Alex Mooney came to WVU’s Mountainlair on Monday for a roundtable with area veterans, and learned about a variety of issues they’re facing. It’s important to meet […]
SWA shares information to help trash problem
KINGWOOD — During a Tuesday evening meeting of the Preston County Solid Waste Authority (SWA), SWA President Don Smith, shared information he received while attending a recent Solid Waste Education […]
West Virginia partners with Tutor.com for free online school and job-search assistance
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free online access to tutoring, test preparation and job-search assistance. Randall Reid-Smith, curator of the Department of Arts, Culture and […]
Mon County QRT awarded $1M federal grant
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) plans to use a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to employ a full-time data improvement coordinator, increase data […]
A look at campaign fundraising for state Senate 13th and 2nd districts
MORGANTOWN — Two candidates vying to succeed Sen. Mike Caputo in the state Senate 13th District have begun their fundraising. And in the 2nd District, incumbent Republican Mike Maroney is […]
SBA approves 46% increase in square footage allowance
CHARLESTON — The state School Building Authority took a vote Monday that SBA Chair Brian Abraham believes will hit the “sweet spot” when it comes to school construction projects. The […]
Plaintiffs in foster care class action move for sanctions
CHARLESTON — Lawyers in a federal class action lawsuit over how West Virginia manages its overflowing foster care system are pushing for sanctions, saying three or more years of requested […]
Preston will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission held a short meeting Tuesday, but covered several topics, including signing a resolution for Operation Green Light for Veterans. In advance of the Veteran’s […]
