MORGANTOWN — Delegate Mike Caputo, D-Marion, is seeking legislative immunity from his misdemeanor battery charge resulting from a March 1 incident in the House of Delegates chamber. Caputo’s attorney, Tim […]
Local Government
County Commission holds public hearing on Granville annexation plan
MORGANTOWN — After months of back and forth with the county over property lines and boundaries, the Town of Granville’s annexation request received its public hearing during Wednesday’s Monongalia County […]
Danielle Walker, West Virginia Innocence Project honored by commission
MORGANTOWN — As it does annually at the first city council meeting in December, the Morgantown Human Rights Commission presented a pair of awards Tuesday, recognizing the efforts of Delegate […]
Morgantown Council gives first nod to paid leave for foster parents
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council passed on first reading an ordinance amending the city’s personnel code to allow paid leave for city employees who are foster parents. While the amendment […]
Preston Commissioners back UMWA resolution
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission passed a resolution this week in support of “protecting and preserving,” UMWA Plan pensions and health care. Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha […]
Delegate Mike Caputo announces run for state Senate 13th District seat
FAIRMONT — Marion County Democrat Delegate Mike Caputo hopes to succeed his Marion colleague Sen. Roman Prezioso, who announced last month he won’t seek reelection in 2020. Caputo announced his […]
Westover Council approves increase in mayoral salary
At Westover City Council’s last meeting in November, an ordinance amending the mayor’s salary was laid before council and met with lengthy discussion among council members. As previously reported, it […]
Preston’s new, as-yet-unused voting machines incurring unexpected expenses
KINGWOOD — Preston County is running into unexpected costs for the new voting machines it got a great deal on last year — and that haven’t even been used yet. […]
UMWA opposes proposal to save multiemployer pension plans; says it does nothing for miners
MORGANTOWN –The United Mine Workers of America is opposing a plan put forward by two leading Republican U.S. senators to rescue imperiled multiemployer pension plans across the nation. UMWA President […]
Health Right asks city to consider placement of sharps containers
MORGANTOWN — In August 2015, Milan Puskar Health Right’s LIGHT Program began. The acronym stands for “Living in Good Health Together,” and the program’s ultimate goal is helping people get […]
