MORGANTOWN – Here is a sampling of bills and resolutions introduced Monday, Feb. 22. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 376 and 382, to remove the […]
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Preston students to return four days a week
Green means go. The halls and classrooms of Preston County’s school buildings are about to get a little noisier and a little more bustling. That’s because all students are returning […]
Senate Finance quickly passes House bill to elevate Tourism, Economic Development to cabinet departments
MORGANTOWN – The Senate Finance Committee Monday took up the bill to make the offices of Tourism and Economic Development into cabinet departments and passed it in just a few […]
Justice holds first virtual town hall to sell his plan for eliminating the state personal income tax
MORGANTOWN – Gov. Jim Justice on Monday held the first of what he plans to be a series of virtual town halls to educate and sell the public on his […]
Senate to vote Tuesday on county health department bill opposed by counties and health departments
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday will have up for passage a bill to give counties and cities final say in local health board rules. Senate Democrats said Monday […]
Mon County Sheriff’s Office seeks information about missing teen
MORGANTOWN — Ashley Rae Fortney, 16, of Morgantown, left her parents’ residence without their consent, according to a Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office social media post. She left information indicating that […]
West Virginia-TCU game features the Big 12’s top two rebounders in Culver, Samuel
MORGANTOWN — In terms of physical play, Derek Culver may have got an entire season’s worth in the final 0.3 second Saturday against Texas. While Longhorns’ forward Jericho Sims was […]
Mason Dixon students back; district looks to next week
Mason Dixon Elementary re-opened its school to students Monday morning, after a two-week sequester of remote learning due to the coronavirus. “It’s good to have our kids back,” Principal Denice […]
Menards first store to open at WestRidge Commons
MORGANTOWN — The store meant to anchor WestRidge Commons — the retail portion of the 1,000-plus acre WestRidge business and retail park — is now open. “I like the location,” […]
Divided Senate OKs bill outlining penalties for teacher strikes; unanimously OKs WVU Rifle Team donation bill
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate approved the bill to outline penalties for teachers strikes and walkouts in a party-line vote on Monday. With more unanimity, Senators also approved a bill […]
