KINGWOOD — When Preston County Administrator Kathy Mace retires at the end of June, her job will be split into two. Mace proposed the restructuring of the county’s administrative staff […]
Local Government
Renewal of VFD levy to appear on Preston ballots in May
KINGWOOD — Preston County voters will have the option to renew a levy supporting its volunteer fire departments in May’s primary election. The Preston County Commission unanimously authorized the county […]
Mon Commission approves voting precinct changes ahead of May primary
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday voted to approve changes to the county’s voting precinct boundary lines made necessary by the West Virginia Legislature and deciphered by the […]
House committee OKs bill to allow county voters to set up special election to recall county ordinances
MORGANTOWN — The House Political Subdivisions Committee OK’d a bill on Wednesday to allow voters in a county to set up a special election to recall a county ordinance. Even […]
Legislative Democrats propose sales tax cut linked to state budget surpluses
MORGANTOWN — Legislative Democrats on Tuesday presented a plan to use a portion of the state’s budget surplus to reduce the sales tax. “Folks are struggling just to pay their […]
A look at bills introduced Tuesday, Jan. 18
MORGANTOWN — Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Local sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 415, to cap severance tax […]
Mon Commission taking another look at employee vaccination policy
Fully vaccinated. The definition of the phrase has changed over time. When the Monongalia County Commission adopted its employee vaccination policy last August, it meant one or two shots, depending […]
Beach announces plan to run for Monongalia County Commission
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, announced in the fall that he would not seek reelection to the West Virginia Senate. It appears his focus has shifted a bit closer […]
Preston Commission approves boards for dilapidated properties and veterans plaza
An enforcement board for Preston County’s abandoned and dilapidated property ordinance was appointed this week during the regular Preston County Commission meeting. Commissioners passed the abandoned and dilapidated property ordinance […]
Preston voting precincts set to change
A lot of people will be affected by upcoming precinct changes in Preston County. That’s according to County Clerk Linda Huggins, who presented the proposed changes at the Preston County […]
