CHARLESTON — A U.S. attorney for Southern West Virginia said it’s unclear whether a company owned by Gov. Jim Justice has enough money to pay $1.23 million in court-ordered sanctions. […]
Local Government
Delegates talk senior issues during Thursday town hall session
MORGANTOWN — About 30 senior citizens and concerned residents attended a town hall meeting on Thursday hosted by Delegate Rodney Pyles, D-Monongalia. The session was at The Village at Heritage […]
Here’s how the federal shutdown is affecting West Virginia
CHARLESTON —The most obvious effect of the federal shutdown in West Virginia may be apparent to visitors to national parks in the state. National parks are considered accessible, but don’t […]
Mon County commission approves letter to state tax department
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission ran through a light agenda during its final regular meeting of 2018. At the request of Assessor Mark Musick, the commission approved a letter […]
Sen. Mike Romano: Political ideology delaying medical cannabis from July 1 start date
CHARLESTON — Just six months remain until medical cannabis is to become available in West Virginia, though issues with the bill’s content continue to cause delays. Sen. Mike Romano, D-Harrison, […]
Republican candidates spent less on election; Mon incumbents’ seats flipped in Blue Wave
MORGANTOWN — The so-called Blue Wave that led to a Democrat takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives was barely evident in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Republicans lost […]
Marion Republican incumbent falls to Dem challenger, 1 of 5 seats in state to flip in “Blue Splash”
The so-called Blue Wave that helped switch the majority party in the U.S. House of Representatives was more of a Blue Splash in West Virginia — which saw its House […]
Considering a run for city council? Filing begins Jan. 7
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown residents interested in running for Morgantown City Council can obtain a Candidate’s Packet beginning Jan. 2. Candidates must be 18 years of age by the election date, must […]
Challengers outspend incumbents in House of Delegates races
MORGANTOWN — Challengers in a couple local House of Delegates races outspent their incumbent opponents but failed to dislodge them. Challengers in a couple others spent less but still got fewer […]
County awaiting court orders to clarify public/private tax refunds
MORGANTOWN — A Nov. 8 ruling from the West Virginia Supreme Court (WVSC) addressing the 2015 tax liability of WVU’s public/private partnerships has the Monongalia County Commission in the complicated […]
