MORGANTOWN — Pittsburgh-based natural gas producer EQT wants to have a new West Virginia law protecting certain gas well royalty payments declared unconstitutional. EQT offered arguments why its federal court […]
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Morgantown City Council colleagues urge deputy mayor Brazaitis to be “civil”
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Councilor Ron Dulaney, addressing a series of inflammatory remarks from Deputy Mayor Mark Brazaitis, cautioned his colleague, “We’ve got to stop throwing grenades.” Brazaitis has taken […]
The 14th Annual MountainFest Motorcycle Rally is underway
MORGANTOWN — Expect to see and hear hundreds of motorcycles beginning today as Morgantown gets revved up for the 14th Annual MountainFest Motorcycle Rally. Crews spent Wednesday setting up Mylan Park […]
PCHD considering a revolving waste water loan fund
KINGWOOD – The Preston County Health Department is considering a revolving waste water loan fund similar to one in Mon County. Preston Health Department Administrator V.J. Davis told the county […]
W.Va. Supreme Court Justice pleads not guilty to obstruction of justice
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to obstructing justice, the latest in a string of 23 federal charges. Loughry, who is facing […]
Truck driver recovering after crashing into a tattoo parlor
FAIRMONT — A truck driver is recovering from injuries after an early morning crash in Marion County. The driver of the semi lost control and crashed into a building housing […]
Storm water still a concern for Kingwood Council
KINGWOOD — Controlling storm water through ordinance enforcement and city boards was discussed again by Kingwood Council this week. Kingwood Sewer Board Chairman Randy Plum reported what he learned about […]
Granville to spend $9,000 to sponsor West Virginia Black Bears
MORGANTOWN — Granville Town Council voted to pay $9,000 to sponsor the West Virginia Black Bears this season and next. Mayor Patricia Lewis and Park Director Michael Bean were absent from […]
Mon County Commission approves budget carryover
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a budget carryover totaling $10.4 million on Wednesday, bringing the county’s operating budget to $37,550,590. Commissioner Sean Sikora explained the commission conservatively projected a […]
One dead in single-vehicle interstate crash
MORGANTOWN — One person was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident near the interchange of Interstate 68 and I-79 on July 25. The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department was […]
