MORGANTOWN — If you have delinquent real estate taxes you likely don’t have as much time as you think to remedy the situation. Monongalia County Tax Deputy Kelly Palmer recently […]
Local Government
Justice won’t call special session for gas tax holiday; GOP opposition makes it ‘dead on arrival’
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice has squelched the possibility of a special session to take up a gas tax holiday. “This situation is dead on arrival,” he said during his […]
Capito, Manchin announce NSF funding for WVU
CHARLESTON, — U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), both members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced Thursday $990,283 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support […]
Friend, Marlin vying for Westover Council seat, Lucci ready to lead the city forward
MORGANTOWN — Early voting for Westover’s June 14 municipal election opens Wednesday. And while there are five seats on the ballot, only one — that representing the city’s 2nd Ward […]
A look at House Ethics Committee disciplinary actions for members’ violations of rules
MORGANTOWN — As the House Ethics Committee continues its review of Office of Congressional Ethics allegations against Rep. Alex Mooney, we offer a look at actions the committee has presented […]
Kingwood Council discusses concerns over roads
KINGWOOD — Concerns about undedicated streets within city limits were discussed with council members and Randy Plum, vice chairman of the sewer board. “I don’t live on Kimberley, it’s an […]
Gov. Justice ill, postpones COVID briefing until next week
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued statement Wednesday evening, saying he is “feeling extremely sick” and may have Lyme disease. “After the WV GameChanger events on Monday in Wheeling and […]
Mon Commission looking at new MECCA 911 center in Morgantown Industrial Park
MORGANTOWN — Wheels are turning on a project to build a new MECCA 911 facility in the Morgantown Industrial Park. The facility, as currently envisioned, would be a 9,600-square-foot structure […]
Preston to hold community ARPA meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. “As part of the ARPA process, it’s important that you […]
Lawmakers explore med marijuana law, safety at work
West Virginia lawmakers have been exploring the gaps between legalization of marijuana products for medical purposes versus the desire to assure employees aren’t impaired in the workplace. Legislators from the […]








