CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice and Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby unveiled the state’s new “Almost Heaven” tourism campaign Wednesday morning. Justice and Ruby introduced the campaign at a Capitol press […]
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Granville Town Council to create websites for fire and police departments
GRANVILLE — Granville Town Council accepted three proposals to create websites for the fire department, police department and town at Tuesday’s meeting. The absence of a town website raised some […]
Kingwood Council discusses ways to increase revenue
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council is debating the pros and cons of implementing a city sales tax. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell brought the proposal of a municipal sales tax to Tuesday’s meeting. […]
WVU President Gordon Gee visits Preston High School
KINGWOOD — Your education is your future, WVU President Gordon Gee told students at Preston High Wednesday. Since 2008, 13 million jobs have been created in the U.S., but only […]
Newburg Council discusses unpaid water and sewer bills
NEWBURG — Newburg Council is looking into collecting unpaid water and sewer bills at rental properties. Council voted Tuesday to ask town attorney Sheila Williams to research whether landlords can be […]
Kingwood Police investigation reveals large amount of paraphernalia, 5 charged
KINGWOOD — Five people were charged with various drug offenses after an investigation by Kingwood Police that turned up drugs and a large amount of paraphernalia. “I’ve never in my […]
One lane of I-79 closed as crews respond to vehicle accident
MORGANTOWN — One lane of I-79 South was closed for about an hour Wednesday April 11 following a three-vehicle accident. Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Al Kisner said passengers from […]
West Virginia Black Bears adopt clear bag policy
GRANVILLE —The West Virginia Black Bears announced today they will be adopting a clear bag policy for all future events to be held at Monongalia County Ballpark. The new policy […]
Search begins for Mon County superintendent
MORGANTOWN — Just like the old mimeograph machines and carbon paper in your grandma’s school, the Monongalia County Board of Education (BOE) was working in triplicate during its regular meeting […]
Mon BOE candidates discuss superintendent, PEIA (Part 2)
MORGANTOWN — How do you hire a county school superintendent? What do you do when you’re suddenly wrangling with matters of teacher salaries and rising insurance premiums? How do you […]
