KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission voted to pay the full property tax on its leased vehicles at its Tuesday meeting. At its meeting the week before Christmas, the commission […]
Local Government
Deal reached in Mon County’s years-long rent dispute with WV Supreme Court
MORGANTOWN — And lo, in the Monongalia County Commission’s final meeting of 2021, there occurred a Christmas miracle… An agreement brokered by Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, appears to have brought […]
Preston representatives discuss upcoming legislative priorities
KINGWOOD — About two weeks ago, 18 or 19 Republican state senators met in caucus to discuss their legislative priorities in the upcoming session. Sen. Dave Sypolt, R-Preston, 14, discussed […]
Saving Hopemont in upcoming legislative session is a goal for Preston County’s delegates
Saving Hopemont Hospital, again, in the upcoming legislative session is a priority for Preston County’s two delegates. Del. Terri Sypolt (R–Preston, 52) and Del. Buck Jennings (R–Preston, 53) both said […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce hosts legislators
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce brought five items of concern it would like to see addressed by the county’s legislators during the upcoming legislative session at a […]
Blaney: Changes to county voting precincts to affect roughly 11,000 voters
MORGANTOWN — Some 11,000 voters in Monongalia County will be impacted by precinct changes made necessary by the redistricting efforts of the West Virginia Legislature. The Monongalia County Commission on […]
Preston Commission to publish proposed magisterial districts
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission approved a reworked magisterial district map for publication at its meeting on Tuesday. There was little discussion before the three commissioners unanimously voted to […]
Preston Commission holds special redistricting meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will have the opportunity to vote on two proposed magisterial districts at its next meeting. County Clerk Linda Huggins will present the second option […]
SALT taxes – what are they?
There has been a lot of discussion amongst government leaders about the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions. The Biden Administration’s Build Back Better Act proposes raising the […]
Preston Commission agrees to leases for Community Corrections
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s Community Corrections program will stay in its current space at least through the end of June 2023. The Preston County Commission voted unanimously in favor of […]
