MORGANTOWN — Public Service Commission staff have asked the PSC for a two-week extension for the first meeting of the newly formed task force for utilities and cable service providers […]
Local Government
UMWA to Mon County Commission: We’re not going away
MORGANTOWN — Since talk of potential United Mine Workers of America representation in the county assessor’s office became public in late April, members of the Monongalia County Commission have kept […]
Manchin, lifelong Democrat, announces move to independent
U.S. Sen Joe Manchin, a mainstay of Democratic Party politics in West Virginia, has left the party and registered as an independent. Manchin released a statement and a photo Friday, […]
Gov. praises departing foster care ombudsman
Gov. Jim Justice praised the state’s departing ombudsman for the foster care system and dismissed concerns about her resignation. The resignation of Pamela Woodman-Kaehler drew praise from close observers for […]
Gov. alludes to possible Aug. special session
West Virginia lawmakers just finished one special session, and Gov. Jim Justice is already acknowledging the possibility of another late this summer. “I think August makes the most sense to […]
Justice says investigation of 14-year-old’s death needs to play out
Gov. Jim Justice Friday referred to an ongoing investigation of the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, and the governor repeatedly said he […]
In wake of teen’s death, lawmakers describe balance of public information and safeguarding criminal case
West Virginia lawmakers want to know more about the state’s handling of a neglect case where a 14-year-old girl wound up dying, but they say they understand there’s a balance […]
Gee praises millions of dollars dedicated to relief for student financial aid
West Virginia University President Gordon Gee praised the legislature’s passage of an $80 million dollar, one-time allocation for higher education in West Virginia. Most of the money, $51 million, goes […]
Skaff still recovering in hospital following multiple snake bites
CHARLESTON — Former West Virginia Delegate and candidate for Secretary of State this year Doug Skaff is trying to stay comfortable at CAMC while he continues his recovery from a […]
Commission says it will not support union vote in assessor’s office
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday said it does not believe third-party representation is in the best interest of the county or its employees and it will not […]
