KINGWOOD — The impact of Preston voters’ failure to pass a levy is beginning to be seen. Voters failed to pass a five-year special levy for education May 8 by […]
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Reedsville mayor discusses dilapidated buildings and sewer system
REEDSVILLE — An ordinance pertaining to dilapidated buildings is being drafted for the town of Reedsville, according to Mayor Jason Titus. The ordinance is being drafted by town attorney Mark […]
Mon County Commissioners discuss medical and insurance plans
W. Va. — In order to offset a 10 percent increase in premiums from Highmark Health Insurance, the Monongalia County Commission approved changes to the Super Blue Plus medical plan, […]
University Police Department Chief Roberts plans to retire
MORGANTOWN — When Bob Roberts first walked on to the WVU campus, he was a 23-year-old non-commissioned officer with the U.S. Air Force, working with ROTC. Now, more than 37 […]
Mon BOE passes $127M budget
MORGANTOWN — Nicole Kemper had 127 million reasons to feel relieved during Monongalia County Board of Education’s (BOE) meeting May 29. That’s because the board, with members Barbara Parsons and […]
City delays change to Home Rule plan
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council put the brakes on a proposed amendment to the city’s Home Rule plan that would, among other initiatives, allow the city some regulatory control over […]
PACE celebrates ribbon cutting at new Fairmont headquarters
FAIRMONT — Red ribbon, smiling faces, and one very large pair of scissors. A sunny day met the ribbon cutting of the new PACE Enterprises office located in Fairmont. Marion […]
Wellness Works Food Pantry Program helps local community
The Raymond Wolfe Food Pantry is at 134 S. Price St., Kingwood. Call 304-329-3644 for info. KINGWOOD — Diabetes and dental issues are the two most common health problems reported […]
MECCA 911 announces Telecommunicator of the Year
MORGANTOWN — Lt. Ethan Bailey was named MECCA’s telecommunicator of the year. Assistant 911 director Brad Wilson said Bailey, who has been with MECCA for five years, was promoted last […]
Man shoots his co-defendant during attempted ATV theft
KINGWOOD — Preston County deputies charged a Grafton man with shooting his co-defendant in the foot and leg while they attempted to steal an ATV. Jason Lee Sturms, 41, was […]
