KINGWOOD — A little over half of Preston County’s CARES money has been allocated. County Administrator Kathy Mace gave an update on where the county stands on the funding at […]
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Local children’s authors share books on free channel
Read Aloud Monongalia County has joined with West Virginia children’s authors Marc Harshman and Anna Smucker to make two of their books available free of charge. As part of the […]
Pike Mountain Farm focuses on ethical meat production
BY EVA MAYS When expecting a new baby, many parents feather the nest for the new arrival. Tiffany and Tyler Rice wanted to take it a step further — a […]
Preston and Mon County Day at the Legislature
CHARLESTON — The smell of buckwheat cakes cooking on the second floor of the West Virginia Capitol Building was noticeable before passing through security Thursday morning. That distinctive aroma, from […]
A look at bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 3
MORGANTOWN – Here is a look at some of the bills introduced Thursday, Feb. 3. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted. SB 570, to establish minimum training requirements […]
Senate Finance reworks and OKs bill to create new higher education funding formula
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved a reworked version of the bill announced before the session to create a new higher education funding formula. The formula, […]
Morgantown Council moves forward with financing plan for facility improvements
MORGANTOWN — A bond issuance needed to fund improvements to city of Morgantown facilities is moving forward. During its most recent session, council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance conveying […]
House passes bill to make illegal voting a felony; Senate sends controversial school board bill back to Education Committee
MORGANTOWN — The House of Delegates on Thursday approved a bill aimed at ensuring clean elections; and the Senate booted a problematic school board bill that had been up for […]
House committee gives first OK to bill syncing local election dates with statewide elections
MORGANTOWN — The House Political Subdivisions Committee on Thursday approved the third bill in three weeks dealing with local elections. This one, HB 4353, is a 78-page bill that requires […]
Sword of history: UHS student unique finalist in Golden Horseshoe competition
MORGANTOWN — University High School’s Rebecca Chmiel, 16, who excels both on the playing field and in the classroom, just might be on her way to becoming a historical footnote […]
