CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice and Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby unveiled the state’s new “Almost Heaven” tourism campaign Wednesday morning. Justice and Ruby introduced the campaign at a Capitol press […]
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Granville Town Council to create websites for fire and police departments
GRANVILLE — Granville Town Council accepted three proposals to create websites for the fire department, police department and town at Tuesday’s meeting. The absence of a town website raised some […]
Kingwood Council discusses ways to increase revenue
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is debating the pros and cons of implementing a city sales tax. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell brought the proposal of a municipal sales tax to Tuesday’s meeting. […]
WVU President Gordon Gee visits Preston High School
KINGWOOD — Your education is your future, WVU President Gordon Gee told students at Preston High Wednesday. Since 2008, 13 million jobs have been created in the U.S., but only […]
Newburg Council discusses unpaid water and sewer bills
NEWBURG — Newburg Council is looking into collecting unpaid water and sewer bills at rental properties. Council voted Tuesday to ask town attorney Sheila Williams to research whether landlords can be […]
Kingwood Police investigation reveals large amount of paraphernalia, 5 charged
KINGWOOD — Five people were charged with various drug offenses after an investigation by Kingwood Police that turned up drugs and a large amount of paraphernalia. “I’ve never in my […]
One lane of I-79 closed as crews respond to vehicle accident
MORGANTOWN — One lane of I-79 South was closed for about an hour Wednesday April 11 following a three-vehicle accident. Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Al Kisner said passengers from […]
West Virginia Black Bears adopt clear bag policy
GRANVILLE —The West Virginia Black Bears announced today they will be adopting a clear bag policy for all future events to be held at Monongalia County Ballpark. The new policy […]
“Bridges Without Boundaries” summit discusses business opportunities along I-79 corridor
FAIRMONT — A record number of business professionals turned out for the fourth annual North Central West Virginia Business Summit Tuesday. The summit, entitled “Bridges Without Boundaries,” was held at […]
Community Announcements April 11, 2018
Blood Analysis Testing Program reservations are still open Reservations can still be made for the Point Marion Rotary Club’s Blood Analysis Testing Program that will be held from 7-10 a.m. […]
