WASHINGTON — After a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination for the Supreme Court after agreeing to a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff […]
Local Government
Monongalia County town wants new I-79 interchange south of Westover exit
WESTOVER — Dave Johnson, long-time mayor of Westover, wishes he could snap his fingers and make a traffic problem disappear. That problem is the traffic flow in Westover, which he […]
Granville Council considers tree lighting for Christmas
GRANVILLE — Granville is starting to plan for the holidays. “I received a written request from Bucky Forbes that came out of his advisory board meeting,” Granville Mayor Patricia Lewis […]
Mon River Trails Conservancy seeks $10K from Monongalia County Commission
MORGANTOWN — Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) Director Ella Belling has asked the Monongalia County Commission for one-time, emergency assistance in dealing with a series of slides impacting the area’s […]
Former Justice Robin Davis sues over WV Supreme Court impeachment
CHARLESTON — Robin Davis, who resigned angrily and suddenly as a Supreme Court justice after being impeached by the House of Delegates, today filed a federal lawsuit. Her lawyers contend “The […]
Kingwood threatens action if building not repaired
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is discussing taking action next month if the owners of a downtown building don’t make repairs so a fence around it can be removed. In August, […]
Preston officials debate officer’s use of police cruiser
REEDSVILLE — One town councilor is not happy about a police officer taking his official cruiser home when off-duty. Mayor Jason Titus said he received a letter questioning whether Officer […]
Armstead sworn in as state Supreme Court justice
CHARLESTON — New state Supreme Court Justice Tim Armstead said he couldn’t help but think of his late parents when he was taking the oath of office Tuesday afternoon in the Court’s […]
Judges assigned to hear petition over impeachment of chief justice
CHARLESTON — Five circuit judges were assigned to temporarily sit on the state Supreme Court to hear Chief Justice Margaret Workman’s petition to halt an impeachment trial. The acting chief […]
Court rules Jenkins, Armstead eligible for appointment
CHARLESTON— A fill-in state Supreme Court has ruled Third District Congressman Evan Jenkins and former House of Delegates Speaker Tim Armstead are eligible for appointment to the state Supreme Court. […]
