WESTOVER — Westover passed its annual state-mandated audit with flying colors, Sandie Weis, city clerk, reported during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Weis said Ferrari and Associates conducted the audit Jan. […]
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A sampling of bills introduced Jan. 22
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 22. Among them is the governor’s bill to fund PEIA. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB […]
After a day of debate, W.Va. foster care bill keeps moving in House
CHARLESTON — After a passionate public hearing and then another two hours of committee debate, a bill that would revamp West Virginia’s foster care system cleared yet another hurdle. The […]
Officials from Mon, Preston counties head to Charleston
CHARLESTON — Tuesday was Monongalia and Preston County Day at the West Virginia State Legislature. About 100 people, representing business, the county chambers of commerce, county elected officials and nonprofits […]
Senate Energy Committee restores proposed DEP criteria in rule on water toxin discharge levels for human health
CHARLESTON — The Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee on Tuesday evening restored 60 water quality standards designed to protect human health back into a proposed Department of Environmental Protection rule; […]
Virginia man charged after accident
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Police Department has filed criminal charges against a Virginia man who was involved in a vehicle accident on Friday night. Paul Joseph Young III, 37, of […]
Senators debate whether to broaden community college bill
CHARLESTON — Senators debated at length whether Senate Bill 1, meant to provide a financial path to community college, should be expanded. Democrats proposed an amendment that would also allow grants […]
Senate Transportation OKs bill to raise fines for passing school bus boarding kids; DOH rep talks road maintenance
CHARLESTON — The Senate Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved a bill to increase the penalties for passing a school bus when its lights are flashing and students are getting on and […]
Police discover stolen vehicle while arresting Pa. man for DUI
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Police Department officers arrested a man after he was allegedly driving a stolen vehicle while intoxicated in the early morning hours of Jan. 21 downtown. Jacob Warrington, […]
House passes absentee ballot bill for home-bound voters; puts Supreme Court runoff election bill on hold
CHARLESTON –The House of Delegates unanimously approved a bill to give qualifying home-bound voters to absentee ballots. And a bill on second reading to establish runoff elections for state Supreme […]
