The State Department of Agriculture has received certification of approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the state’s plan submitted regarding the regulation of industrial hemp. Approval for the […]
Local Government
Mon County Commission plans to lower the levy rates
For the third year running the Monongalia County Commission will lower its levy rate, pending state approval. The commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to move ahead with a $37.7 million […]
Kingwood Water Board approves PSD 1’s water tap application
KINGWOOD — The Kingwood Water Board voted to approve Public Service District 1’s (PSD 1) water tap application for the Pleasant Valley area off Dogtown Road. Board members requested a […]
Fire fee increase stays, annual inspections go as city reworks 2021 budget
MORGANTOWN — While COVID-19 has slowed commerce to a trickle and sent Morgantown back to the drawing board in terms of its 2021 budget, outgoing City Manager Paul Brake said […]
Commission explains Granville annexation ruling
In discussing his decision to issue a minority opinion on Granville’s latest failed annexation attempt, Commissioner Sean Sikora noted last week’s 2-1 vote was only the fifth time the commission […]
Kingwood’s 1% sales tax brings in $254,645
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is collecting more than council expected from its municipal sales tax, but routine bill collections are down. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell said the town received word this week […]
Preston County Commissioners decide on 2020-21 tax levy
The Preston County tax office can be contacted at 304-329-0105. KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners kept the tax levy the same for 2020-21, meaning it’s as high as it can go […]
Kingwood city clerk resigns
KINGWOOD — Kingwood City Clerk Kayla Huggins resigned, and the city is advertising for a replacement. Mayor Jean Guillot said Huggins submitted her resignation Tuesday. He would not comment beyond […]
BOE responds to school closures announcement
That sigh of relief you heard Tuesday afternoon came from the offices of the Monongalia County Board of Education. Make that, an inevitable sigh of relief, Mon Schools Superintendent Eddie […]
‘First wave’ of budget revisions sees Morgantown cut $3.1M from 2021 plan
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council approved on first reading what outgoing City Manager Paul Brake called “the first wave” of changes to the upcoming 2021 city budget based on steep […]
