NEWBURG — Twelve years after talks began to extend a water line from Newburg to the former Independence School, construction has begun. Newburg has worked toward providing water to the […]
Local Government
Mon County early voting is kicking off
A total of 159 ballots were cast Wednesday, on what Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney described as a “very slow” first day of early voting. The pace picked up slightly […]
Kingwood Council agrees to spend part of 1% tax for new police cruiser and truck for the street department.
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council agreed to spend part of the 1% tax for a new police cruiser and to replace a truck in the street department. With the end of […]
Smith: The governor is sitting on over $1B, we’ve gotten a check for $11.84
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Health Department has thus far received one check totaling $11.84 from the state for COVID-19 relief despite the department being in financial “free fall” due […]
Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots, must be returned by June 8 or postmarked by June 9
KINGWOOD — Preston County sent out 5,025 absentee ballots and the county clerk has received 3,389 back. Wednesday is the last day the Preston County Clerk’s office will be accepting […]
$1.8M in repairs needed for downtown parking garage
During a recent report to Morgantown City Council, Parking Authority Executive Director Dana McKenzie said the University Avenue parking garage needs $1.8 million in repairs. McKenzie explained a recent assessment […]
Preston County Commissioners deny request for exception to hiring freeze
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners denied a request for an exception to its hiring freeze. The request to hire the employee was made by Preston County Assessor Connie Ervin. Ervin […]
Preston County BOE tentatively approves schools’ budget until COVID-19 reimbursement amount is known
KINGWOOD — Security for the fiscal year 2020-2021 Preston County Schools’ budget rests partly on COVID-19. The Preston Board of Education approved the tentative budget Tuesday. The $45,712,209 budget includes […]
Preston County summer events impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
KINGWOOD — Preston High’s proposed outdoor graduation, the Kingwood Pool and Kingwood Parks and Recreation’s summer camp are all being changed by COVID-19. There’s even a question whether some of […]
Reopening means living with disease
Marsh to return to WVU duties, continue on as state advisor The reopening of businesses, restaurants and other public attractions in West Virginia is proceeding smoothly, but people still need […]
