Utility work near the trail between Beechurst Avenue and Monongahela River will close the trail now through Feb. 10. The utilities are being run for the future West Virginia University […]
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Preston County Commission awaits marijuana application notice
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners haven’t received notice of any medical marijuana applications, County Administrator Kathy Mace said Tuesday. Last week, county Health Department Director V.J. Davis told the county board […]
Reedsville Council moves Rails-to-Trails project forward
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council is “continuing to move forward” with the Long Alley Rails-to-Trails project, according to Recorder Sandy Kisner. Residents who live in the Long Alley area previously voiced […]
First Christian Church plans revival-like gathering to bring community together
What’s so funny about peace, love and understanding? That’s not just the title of the old Elvis Costello song. It’s also a rallying cry (of sorts) for a group of […]
Candidates file for offices Tuesday
These candidates filed for federal and state office on Tuesday. Secretary of State Mac Warner, Republican, incumbent, Morgantown Supreme Court Tim Armstead, incumbent, Division 1 Preston County Magistrate KINGWOOD — […]
House Energy Committee revives two orphan gas well capping bills
MORGANTOWN — The House Energy Committee on Tuesday afternoon brought back to life two bills aimed at capping orphan gas wells around the state. One of them fell to a […]
Senate resolution recognizes shelter dogs and rescues as state dog
MORGANTOWN — The state Senate took a moment Tuesday morning to hug warm puppies. Later in the day, committees gave nods to a couple bills that passed the Senate last […]
Mileground owner wants court to force state to move on property
MORGANTOWN — A Mileground property owner is asking a judge to compel the West Virginia Department of Transportation to complete eminent domain proceedings pursuant to the DOH’s Mileground widening project. […]
New House bills deal with booze, sex, drugs, tattoos and more
Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 14. Local lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. Booze, tattoos, drugs, sex and schools – along with some solar power […]
House Judiciary approves candidate residency and homeless ID bills
MORGANTOWN — The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Tuesday morning to require all state, county and local political candidates to live in the district they seek to represent. Members […]
