Around 8,000 West Virginia University students received emergency grants of $750 from the federal government to help offset expenses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds given to students come […]
Local Government
Monongalia County Assessor’s Office now taking walk-ins
The Monongalia County Assessor’s Office now sees walk-ins. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. During this time, the office is restricted to having four taxpayers at a maximum […]
Work to begin on Herring Road project, funded by Abandoned Mine Lands Program
KINGWOOD — Work will begin soon on the Herring Road project. PSD 2 water clerk Amy DeBerry said the project is estimated to cost $2.6 million, and is funded by […]
Mon County Clerk leads training for election workers
An election worker inserts a ballot into a voting machine Wednesday at the county’s election headquarters, in the old Morgantown Mall. Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney (center) instructs workers how […]
Morgantown City Council discusses what reopening downtown will look like
You can come downtown if you want — but you’re still going to have to keep your distance. That was the word from Morgantown City Council on Tuesday night as […]
Monongalia County Assessor’s Office will now see walk-ins
The Monongalia County Assessor’s Office will now see walk-ins. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. During this time, the office is restricted to having four taxpayers at a […]
MCHD, National Guard to provide testing to vulnerable populations
Monongalia County Health Department will partner with the West Virginia National Guard to test individuals Friday and Saturday at three locations, in accordance with Gov. Jim Justice’s order to provide […]
Preston County Commissioners informed of COVID-related yard sale guidelines
KINGWOOD — Yard sales are allowed but discouraged, Preston County Commissioners were told Tuesday. Preston Health Department Director V.J. Davis answered the yard sale question, which Commission President Samantha Stone […]
Communications tower in western end damaged
A communications tower used by 911 to cover the western end of the county is damaged and needs replaced but could offer an opportunity to expand broadband in the area. […]
Morrisey ’s disability fraud unit saves $1.8M in quarter, eclipses $22M in total savings
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey’s disability fraud partnership generated more than $1.8 million in savings in the first quarter of 2020. The three-month tally pushes the unit’s […]
