KINGWOOD — Preston County saw its share of changes in 2019, ranging from the courtroom to the classroom, from the checkout counter to the water faucet. Here, in no particular […]
Local Government
Foundation calling for end of prayer affiliation
Commissioners see nothing wrong with yearly event KINGWOOD — The Freedom From Religion Foundation chastised the Preston Commission for what it calls the commission’s “organization and promotion” of the National […]
Year-in-Review: 2019’s top headlines for the City of Morgantown
In a year that saw a Morgantown City Council election and federal approval of the city’s long-desired runway extension project, it was the unveiling of an annexation plan and the […]
Westover sees new businesses, bear in 2019
Council deals with annexation, gives wall a facelift WESTOVER — This year, Westover Council discussed a number of things. WestRidge was annexed into city limits with a number of new […]
Official tells Preston Commission dam could be almost done in January
KINGWOOD — If the weather holds, the dam at the J.W. Ruby Research Farm could be substantially complete by the end of January, a Public Service District 1 official told […]
Officials tackle charter schools, cannabis in 19
West Virginia lawmakers had plenty to keep them busy during the 2019 session, including controversial topics of charter schools, medical cannabis and campus carry. Charter schools Easily the single most […]
Justice approves terminations of instructor, cadets, following ‘Nazi salute’ photo investigation
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice has approved the recommendations offered by Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety Jim Sandy regarding the photo of Division of Corrections Academy trainees making […]
Kingwood Council still on case of dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Work continues on eliminating dilapidated buildings in Kingwood. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Recorder Bill Robertson said a building on South Price Street is scheduled to be auctioned. […]
CHIP program expands maternity coverage
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services said the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program added more maternity coverage, covering additional conditions, as well as older mothers. The expanded […]
Home for Holidays meets expectations
The goal was 15 households by Christmas. The reality will be 16 households — 27 people — in stable housing by New Year’s Day. You can understand if representatives of […]
