CHARLESTON — Two years ago, Gov. Jim Justice offered a groaning impersonation of Frankenstein’s monster to illustrate state budget difficulties. Last year, he cast himself as the coach, complete with a cheer from the […]
Local Government
Morgantown Council approves repayment of taxes, notes improved city hall facade
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the repayment of $561,683.85 in property taxes and interest to Monongalia County in the wake of a November ruling […]
PEIA Task Force recommends changes meant to shore up finances
CHARLESTON — The PEIA Task Force has two proposals to provide more certainty and flexibility for finances. The recommendations that were approved Monday would now need to go to the […]
Justice says revenue collections setting records
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice has additional financial firepower heading into his third State of the State Address Wednesday night. He announced Tuesday state revenue collections are at a record level. […]
Preston considering additional fees on recording deeds
KINGWOOD — Next month, Preston County Commissioners will consider raising recording fees for property transactions. County Clerk Linda Huggins brought the proposal to Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha […]
Goodwin sworn in, becomes first female mayor in Charleston history
CHARLESTON — Amy Goodwin was sworn in Monday to become the newest mayor of Charleston, the first woman to become mayor in the history of the Capital City. Goodwin, who […]
Commissioner: New Monongalia County website modern, intuitive
MORGANTOWN — To go along with a myriad of moves, renovations and remodels of the various county offices in the Monongalia County Courthouse, the county has also overhauled its digital presence. […]
U.S. Census wants Preston Commissioners’ help with 2020 census
KINGWOOD — A representative of the U.S. Census talked with Preston Commissioners Monday about ensuring that every Prestonian is counted in the 2020 census. Donnie L. Tucker, partnership specialist with […]
Governor Justice announces re-election bid, this time as a Republican
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — Gov. Jim Justice announced his re-election bid today, saying there is unfinished business and that he’s the guy for the job. Justice, a billionaire businessman, has […]
West Virginia State Police enlists 67th Cadet class
DUNBAR — Not long after the West Virginia State Police graduated their first Cadet class since 2015 in November, a new Cadet class has been enlisted. The West Virginia State Police […]
