An “amazing group of people” with an “amazing set of expertise and resources” gathered at the first meeting by the Morgantown’s special committee on addressing unsheltered homelessness. That was according […]
Local Government
City ready for bids on airport project
Runway work set to begin in late February 2021 The city of Morgantown is days away from putting out bid documents for the first phase of construction on a runway […]
Kingwood Sewer Board looks to increase revenues
KINGWOOD — A discussion about raising revenue ended with no action taken at the Monday evening Kingwood Sewer Board meeting. “We’ll either have to cut operation costs or raise our […]
Reedsville donates $1,500 to local volunteer fire department
REEDSVILLE — The Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) will receive a $1,500 donation from Reedsville Council. Council members voted unanimously to make the donation, citing difficulties due to COVID-19. They […]
Consumer groups oppose Mon Power rate plan for cities to adopt LED street lights; PSC hearing set for Thursday
MORGNTOWN — Mon Power and its FirstEnergy sister company Potomac Edison have presented to the state Public Service Commission proposed rates for LED outdoor lights for customers that provide outdoor […]
Morgantown Council discussing if, how city should conduct trick-or-treating
MORGANTOWN — Will there be trick-or-treaters making the rounds in the city of Morgantown this Halloween? If so, what will Beggars Night look like in light of COVID-19? Morgantown City […]
Preston commissioners say all employees and are valued
KINGWOOD — All our employees are valued. That’s the message the Preston County Commission wanted to make clear Tuesday. Commission President Samantha Stone said it was in order after last […]
We have to get this right: Committee discusses FOP review board concerns
Police oversight and review board ordinance in the works MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Councilor Zack Cruze said pushback from the Fraternal Order of Police and others over the city’s efforts to […]
Commission asks for public’s patience
Monongalia County is in the red. COVID-19 numbers continue to climb. Schools have gone online and sports, outside of WVU, have been sidelined. People are frustrated. In response, members of […]
Preston Board of Health discusses COVID at federal prisons
KINGWOOD -— Concerns about federal prison transports were discussed at the Thursday meeting of the Preston County Board of Health. Preston Health Department (PCHD) Administrator V.J. Davis said he has […]
