CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 1. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 498, to require the Division of Highways and the […]
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House passes bill to exempt Social Security benefits from income tax; goes to Senate
CHARLESTON — The House approved its bill on Friday to exempt Social Security retirement benefits from state income tax and sent it to the Senate. HB 2001 gives retirees age 65 […]
Sheriff’s Department arrest one for armed robbery
MORGANTOWN — A man accused of robbing a Circle K with a knife this week was arrested and charged with first-degree robbery on Thursday. Terry A. Wise Jr., of Morgantown, was arrested […]
WVU cancels classes for Friday; Mountainlair and rec center are open
MORGANTOWN —West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus, including WVU Research Corp., will remain closed today, Feb. 1, until 5 p.m. when normal operations will resume. Classes are canceled today. University officials […]
Star City resolves issue with property manager over equipment storage
STAR CITY — After a discussion with the property manager, Star City Council resolved a question of equipment storage on Mansfield and Congress avenues. Council members spoke with Rob Morgano, […]
Mon County Circuit Court Judge Russell Clawges retires, moves to new position
MORGANTOWN — After 22 years on the bench, Monongalia County Circuit Court Judge Russell M. Clawges Jr. retired. Thursday was his last day as a circuit court judge. Clawges was […]
Despite challenges, United Way campaign tops $1.2 million
MORGANTOWN — Employee coordinators, corporate representatives, funded partners and board members of the United Way of Monongalia and Preston Counties braved single digits to celebrate seven digits during Thursday’s annual […]
A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 31
By David Beard DBeard@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 31. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 486, to make Daylight Saving […]
After emotional debate, House passes foster care bill
CHARLESTON – After a long and emotional debate, the House of Delegates passed its foster care bill and sent it to the Senate. Both sides agreed the 44-page HB 2010 […]
House Energy OKs bill to transfer unclaimed oil and gas royalties to fund to cap orphan wells
CHARLESTON — In a lightening 10-minute meeting, the House Energy Committee approved a second bill to provide money — potentially millions of dollars — to cap orphan oil and gas wells. HB 2779 […]
