CHARLESTON — When U.S. Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., became a member of the West Virginia Legislature in 2007, she joined the 100-member House of Delegates as one of 28 Republicans. As Miller’s […]
Local Government
Bloom remains president, commission talks taxes to start 2019
MORGANTOWN — During its first meeting of 2019, the Monongalia County Commission elected to keep Commissioner Tom Bloom in the president’s chair for another year and passed three measures tied […]
Preston pushing for state transportation secretary to tour roads
KINGWOOD — New year, old topic. That was the feeling at Wednesday’s Preston County Commission meeting, as Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha Stone discussed the state Division of Highways […]
PACE Enterprises lands $60K from state grant
MORGANTOWN — Earlier this month, Gov. Jim Justice announced PACE Enterprises would receive almost $60,000 in grant money. The grant comes from a $1 per pound tax on waste dropped […]
Mon County sees year of refurbished spaces and fresh agreements
MORGANTOWN — A longstanding legal question surrounding the taxation of public/private enterprises was among the top stories in Monongalia County in 2018, as was the opening of a new track […]
County working out final details of public/private tax refunds
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission has a series of meetings coming up in which it hopes to finalize the repayment of just over $3 million in taxes, plus interest, […]
Bruceton Mills receives grant to help fund new sidewalks
BRUCETON MILLS — Bruceton Mills will soon have new handicapped accessible sidewalks, according to Mayor Cathy Smith. Smith said a $120,000 grant from the West Virginia Transportation Alternatives and Recreational […]
Preston Commissioner Craig Jennings reflects on his career
KINGWOOD — Craig Jennings may be a little wistful Wednesday when, for the first time in 12 years, he doesn’t attend a Preston County Commission meeting. But it will be a […]
A look back at what got the town talking in 2018
Haymaker Forest, riverfront revitalization, cherry trees, deputy mayor drama and city boards and commissions all got people talking about Morgantown City Council in 2018. In the woods Morgantown City Council […]
Morgantown City Council candidate packets available Jan. 2
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown residents interested in running for Morgantown City Council can obtain a candidate packet beginning Jan. 2. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the election date, must […]
