MORGANTOWN — Thursday marked the two-year anniversary of West Virginia’s first COVID-19 cases. Gov. Jim Justice noted the occasion during his Friday COVID briefing with a brief video produced by […]
Local Government
Kingwood, Bridgeport board members discuss improvements to sewer system
KINGWOOD — A representative from Civil & Environmental Consultants Inc. (CEC) of Bridgeport and Kingwood sewer board members discussed improvements to the Kingwood sewer system during their Monday afternoon meeting. […]
Preston budget talks ongoing
KINGWOOD — Administrator of the Preston County Health Department V.J. Davis asked the Preston County Commission for funding in fiscal year 2023. Davis started by thanking the commission, which owns […]
Mon EMS preparing excess levy for November election
MORGANTOWN — When Monongalia County residents have a medical emergency, they count on Mon EMS to show up. Now Mon EMS personnel are hopeful the county’s voters will show up […]
‘Anti-Racism Act’ sinks at the end and takes out others in its wake
The controversial “Anti-Racism Act” missed a deadline for passage on the final day of the legislative session, and long debates over that legislation were a factor in wiping out more […]
Preston CASA for Kids needs volunteers
KINGWOOD — April will be child abuse prevention month in Preston County. County commissioners unanimously proclaimed it so at their regular commission meeting Tuesday. Child abuse is very prevalent in […]
Warner urges West Virginians to use caution when responding to charitable solicitations to aid Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees
CHARLESTON — Secretary of State Mac Warner is asking West Virginia citizens and businesses to use caution when making charitable donations to organizations soliciting financial support for Ukraine or Ukrainian […]
Mental health care lacking in Preston County
KINGWOOD — Preston County is in dire need of more mental health resources. That’s the message Susan Hooten, a concerned citizen, brought to the Preston County Commission and its regular […]
After vigorous debate, delegates pass expansive natural gas pooling bill
Delegates passed a multifaceted bill that attempts to strike a balance on the intricacies of drilling rights. SB694 came about through long negotiations by gas operators, property owners and mineral […]
Council discusses chickens, harm reduction letter
KINGWOOD — Chickens and the harm reduction letter of support were topics of discussion at the Tuesday evening meeting of the Kingwood Town Council. Beginning in January, the State of […]
