MORGANTOWN — A law that raises permit fees for the city’s designated parking districts and creates a template for the creation of future parking districts was adopted during Morgantown City […]
Local Government
District 4 county commissioners have second meeting to discuss area road concerns
MORGANTOWN — The six counties that make up the West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) District 4 have more miles of state roads and more vehicle traffic than any district […]
Gov. Jim Justice plans special session for next week
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice plans to call a special session of the Legislature next week, but a controversial policy involving fees to pro sports leagues from betting in West […]
Morgantown City Council eyes way to limit heavy trucks in city limits
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown is looking at the state’s Home Rule program as a means to “regulate the roads within its corporate limits,” which, according to City Manager Paul Brake, could […]
Candidates fill vacancies on ballot
W. Va. — Two new candidates have joined the fray for the November general election, filling vacancies on the ballot. Aaron Metz, a Republican from Morgantown, filed with the secretary […]
Preston Commissioners schedule to certify primary results
KINGWOOD — Preston County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday to certify the results of the May primary. Commissioners concluded their canvass of the votes Monday afternoon and declared […]
Reedsville searches for volunteer artist to paint mural
REEDSVILLE — The Town of Reedsville is looking for a volunteer artist to paint a mural on a large stone in the town park. At the Monday evening meeting, council […]
W.Va. set for sports gambling after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
By Jeff Jenkins, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s gamble to get ahead of the competition paid off when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday morning that states are now […]
DEP informs FERC of new agreements
W. Va. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently denied rehearing requests from the state and from local entities regarding its orders approving hydroelectric projects at the Morgantown and […]
Mon County police department secures additional vehicles
MORGANTOWN — A 20-year effort has paid off, and for the first time in the department’s history every Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputy now has a take-home vehicle. “This is huge […]



