MORGANTOWN — Former Monongalia County Commissioner and longtime WVU Extension Services agent Asel Kennedy, 74, passed away on Friday. Kennedy worked as an extension agent for three decades, from 1968-1998, […]
Local Government
Trump discusses impact of tax reform during W.Va. visit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS — President Donald Trump said West Virginia’s economy is improving because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “Percentage wise, you’re among the greatest gainers in this […]
Tolls to possibly double on the West Virginia Turnpike
BECKLEY — The West Virginia Parkways Authority is recommending tolls double on the West Virginia Turnpike, but a deeply discounted single-fee program would be made available to motorists. At a […]
Westover Council members eager to fix Holland Avenue wall
WESTOVER — A recent city council meeting has council members and the mayor focused on fixing the Holland Avenue wall in Westover as soon as possible. During the April 2 […]
Morgantown City Council passes first read of updated solid waste law
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council opened a relatively light agenda by recognizing Rodney Pyles for more than three decades of volunteer service on the Morgantown Landmarks Commission. Pyles, a Democrat […]
Chief of WVU Police awarded national chief of the year
Bob Roberts, chief of WVU Police, was named national chief of the year by the National Association of Campus Safety Administrators. Roberts “is a proven leader with the ability to […]
Candidate for Preston County Commission withdraws from race
KINGWOOD — Anne Armstrong has withdrawn from the Republican race for Preston County Commissioner. Armstrong’s name will still be on the May ballot, but on Tuesday, she encouraged voters to […]
The McGrew Society to renew its lease on the historic property
KINGWOOD — The Society for the Preservation of McGrew House’s lease on the historic property has been renewed for another year. Society President Rosemary Bernatowicz told Preston County commissioners Monday […]
W.Va. State Fire Marshal warns against fire department donation scam
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning residents about phone scammers posing as local fire departments asking for money. The fire marshal has received complaints from […]
Gun bill disappoints business
CHARLESTON — State business leaders are disappointed that Gov. Jim Justice signed HB 4187 — nicknamed the parking lot gun bill — into law over their objections about safety and […]
