KINGWOOD — A representative of the Denver Water Board asked Preston County commissioners for funding at the Tuesday morning meeting. Jay Layton, a member of the Denver Water Board, said […]
Local Government
Grant aims to reduce overdose deaths
WVU Today Patients with substance use disorder will be able to better connect with emergency department-initiated treatment programs at participating hospitals throughout the state, thanks to a partnership between West […]
Bloom tapped by Manchin to attend event prior to Wednesday’s joint session
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said the Monday evening phone call was unexpected, but welcome. “I received a phone call late Monday night and was invited by Sen. […]
Less than 8% of city voters cast ballots in municipal election
MORGANTOWN — Where do I vote? Morgantown City Clerk Christine Wade said that’s the question her office answers the most on Election Day and something she’s looking to address in […]
Mon Commission seeks savings through justice center refinancing
MORGANTOWN — In 2014, roughly $18 million in bonds were issued to finance the transformation of the former Harley O. Staggers federal building into the Monongalia County Justice Center. Due […]
Kingwood business license ordinance moves forward; council discusses dilapidated buildings and murals
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council opened its Tuesday evening meeting by thanking police chief Charlie Haney for his service. Haney took over as chief in June 2018 after his former boss, […]
Committee to present clean-up ordinance to Preston County Commission
KINGWOOD — A proposed ordinance from the cleanup committee will be presented at the next meeting of the Preston County Commission. The ordinance addresses dilapidated buildings, property clean-up, and open […]
Gov. Justice puts up $100 savings bonds as incentive to get shots
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice Monday appealed to patriotism and love of state in asking West Virginia’s 16- to 35-year-olds for their assistance in boosting vaccination numbers. Then, he put […]
City voters cast 567 ballots during early voting period
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown voters closed out early voting on a high note, casting 80 ballots Friday and 123 Saturday. That two-day turnout represents the top two single-day totals of the […]
Virtual celebration for 60th anniversary of W.Va. Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Month
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Human Rights Commission will present a virtual premiere of its celebration of the 60th anniversary of West Virginia Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Month […]
