BY ALEX THOMAS CHARLESTON — The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics is furthering its review of alleged ethics violations by Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., after receiving new allegations, […]
Local Government
Project aims to improve congested strip of University Avenue for motorists, pedestrians
MORGANTOWN — What do you get when you combine University Avenue, Riverview Drive, Law School Drive, 8th Street, Gallatin Avenue, a bus stop and the entrance to the Terrace Heights […]
Commission votes to spend $3K on extended warranty for scanner
KINGWOOD — The X-ray scanner in Preston County’s courthouse is now protected by the five-year extended warranty. And the offer didn’t come by robocall. The yearly cost for the warranty […]
First Lady Cathy Justice announces West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest
CHARLESTON — Calling all Mountain State bakers. First Lady Cathy Justice announced that her office will host a West Virginia Birthday Cake Contest in honor of the state’s 159th birthday […]
Preston Circuit Clerk gets grant
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Circuit Clerk’s Office received a grant to help digitize records. The records management grant is from the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture & History […]
Preston County buildings to be equipped with AEDs
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for its buildings at its most recent meeting. Commissioner Don Smith first floated the idea years […]
AG joins lawsuit challenging EPA Calif. exemption
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a lawsuit along with his counterparts in 16 states challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s choice to allow California to […]
Preston Commission gives more money to EMS services
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission voted to give $61,802.99 from its CARES money to the county’s EMS services to help with expenses from the last quarter. However, Commissioner Dave […]
Preston County fills coordinator position
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission hired its first county coordinator on Wednesday. Joseph Hauger, 52, of Terra Alta, will start the job June 1, with a salary of $45,000 […]
Marion, Taylor House races: One too close to call
Jon Dodds wasn’t about to make a victory speech as the primary totals were rolling in Tuesday night. “Are you kidding?” the Republican candidate for Marion County’s 76th House of […]
