MORGANTOWN — After 22 years on the bench, Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Russell M. Clawges Jr. retired. Thursday was his last day as a circuit court judge. Clawges was […]
Local Government
County grant process now online, will unveil upgrades to transparency site
MORGANTOWN — A pair of improvements to Monongalia County’s online presence were among the issues discussed Wednesday. In particular, County Commissioner Sean Sikora explained, those looking to apply for grant […]
Home Rule amendment aimed at campaign finance delayed, council looks at additional reporting
MORGANTOWN — Consideration of a fourth amendment to Morgantown’s Home Rule plan was delayed after questions were raised by the state’s Municipal Home Rule Board. The Home Rule Pilot Program […]
Incumbents and newcomers on the ballot in Preston town elections
KINGWOOD — Full slates combining new candidates and incumbents are on the ballot in four Preston County communities. Filing ended at midnight Saturday for candidates for city office in Albright, […]
Crews tear down Price Street structure in Kingwood
KINGWOOD — Price Street at the intersection of High Street in Kiingwood was closed for a few hours Tuesday morning as crews work to take down a building the city has […]
Preston Commission to help residents pay for EMT classes
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners agreed Monday to help residents pay for EMT courses. Kelly Fike of the Preston County Ambulance Association brought the proposal to commissioners, asking that they use […]
County, municipalities, WVU renew inmate transport agreement
MORGANTOWN — Since the closure of the county jail in 2012 an agreement has been in place through which the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department handles prisoner transport for the Morgantown, […]
Filing deadline Jan. 26 for Preston County candidates in 5 town elections
KINGWOOD — Jan. 26 is the final day for candidates to file to run for office in five town elections in Preston County. Albright, Brandonville, Kingwood, Masontown and Terra Alta […]
Trump announces short-term deal to reopen government for three weeks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll sign legislation shortly to reopen shuttered government departments for three weeks — until Feb. 15. Trump’s action would end what has become […]
Delegates continue questions about company’s role in foster care
CHARLESTON — Delegates focused more questions on why the Department of Health and Human Resources prefers contracting with a company to oversee healthcare for foster children, rather than spending the money […]
