KINGWOOD — The town of Tunnelton is seeking funding for the Fortney Road water line extension. If funded, the extension will add seven new customers to the town’s water service. […]
Local Government
SWA shares information to help trash problem
KINGWOOD — During a Tuesday evening meeting of the Preston County Solid Waste Authority (SWA), SWA President Don Smith, shared information he received while attending a recent Solid Waste Education […]
Mon County QRT awarded $1M federal grant
The Monongalia County Quick Response Team (QRT) plans to use a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to employ a full-time data improvement coordinator, increase data […]
A look at campaign fundraising for state Senate 13th and 2nd districts
MORGANTOWN — Two candidates vying to succeed Sen. Mike Caputo in the state Senate 13th District have begun their fundraising. And in the 2nd District, incumbent Republican Mike Maroney is […]
SBA approves 46% increase in square footage allowance
CHARLESTON — The state School Building Authority took a vote Monday that SBA Chair Brian Abraham believes will hit the “sweet spot” when it comes to school construction projects. The […]
Plaintiffs in foster care class action move for sanctions
CHARLESTON — Lawyers in a federal class action lawsuit over how West Virginia manages its overflowing foster care system are pushing for sanctions, saying three or more years of requested […]
Preston will participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission held a short meeting Tuesday, but covered several topics, including signing a resolution for Operation Green Light for Veterans. In advance of the Veteran’s […]
Mountain State Justice, ACLU-WV on ordinance: ‘We’ll see them in court’
Following Monongalia County Commission’s vote to pass the Ordinance Regulating Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety — which has been referred to as the “anti-panhandling” ordinance — area civil rights groups issued […]
West Virginia reps Mooney and Miller vote for Mike Johnson
CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s congressional representatives, Carol Miller and Alex Mooney, cast votes Wednesday for Congressman Mike Johnson, who was selected as speaker of the House after three contentious weeks […]
Sen. seeks closer scrutiny of CPS
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — State Sen. Mike Stuart (R-7th) believes the time has come for the Legislature to take a much closer look at the internal workings of West […]
