The candidacy application period for the 2021 Star City Municipal Election closed Jan. 30, but that does not mean all candidacy applications have been received. Like applications that were physically […]
Local Government
Morgantown Council to consider bonds for needed parking garage repairs
MORGANTOWN — After an initial delay, critical repairs to the Morgantown Parking Authority’s multi-level garage on University Avenue are about to get the green light. In the coming weeks, Morgantown […]
Star City, Granville election filing open until Saturday
With municipal elections approaching in Star City and Granville, some residents may find themselves interested in running for one of the positions open. Here’s how they can do just that. […]
Kingwood wants to close transfer station part-time to help with expenses
KINGWOOD – Kingwood Council is asking the state to allow it to close the garbage transfer station two days a week to help stem the flow of red ink at […]
Kingwood considers annexing water, sewer and garbage facilities
KINGWOOD – Kingwood Council is asking the Planning Commission to look into annexing land along Showerbath Road. The city garbage transfer station, water treatment plant and sewer plant are located […]
Reedsville Council discusses reopening town hall
REEDSVILLE – Bolts, booths and town clerks were the main topics of discussion at the Monday evening meeting of the Reedsville Council. Due to high COVID numbers and the size of town hall, Reedsville’s two town clerks […]
Preston town halls following different COVID precautions
KINGWOOD – Due to the ongoing pandemic, town halls in Preston County either continue to be closed to the public or have put other mandates in place for safety reasons. At a Monday evening […]
CARES cash drying up for local governments, at least for now
MORGANTOWN — A Jan. 19 letter from Ann Urling, deputy chief of staff for Gov. Jim Justice, says the state will not fill any more Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic […]
‘SNAP’ping to Attention
WVDHHR working to keep state’s families fed and healthy The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) recently updated a couple of its programs for West Virginia residents. […]
Morgantown to merge code enforcement, development services departments
MORGANTOWN — During a recent city of Morgantown budgeting workshop, City Manager Kim Haws said there has been a focus on increasing the efficiency within the city’s internal operations. […]
