MORGANTOWN — With the primary now behind us, November’s contest for the Eastern District seat on the Monongalia County Commission can begin in earnest. Both Republican incumbent Ed Hawkins and […]
Local Government
With as many as 2,300 absentee ballots still out, all four levies above 60% mark
MORGANTOWN — It appears likely that all four excess levies currently on the books in Monongalia County will be renewed. Likely, but not yet certain. The four-year levies needed to […]
Reedsville council debates revising litter ordinance
REEDSVILLE – A continuing battle about litter, trash and useful property dominated the Monday Reedsville council meeting. For more than a month, council has debated whether items on a porch […]
Preston County is one step closer to having a glass recycling program
KINGWOOD — Preston County is one step closer to glass recycling. Members of the Preston County Solid Waste Board voted Wednesday to submit an application for a West Virginia Department […]
Preston County courthouse annex will be closed election night due to COVID-19
KINGWOOD — No one will be allowed inside the Preston County courthouse annex on election night except workers, and results will only be posted online and on the door. Blame […]
Budget amendment good news, bad news for Morgantown tax collections
MORGANTOWN — A recent budget amendment passed by Morgantown City Council is a good news, bad news situation. The good news — the amendment reflects a net general fund increase […]
Blaney says early voting is going very slow
So far, the Monongalia County Clerk’s office has received more than 10,000 absentee ballots and expects as many as 4,000 more to be mailed in the next six days. Wednesday […]
Justice’s Obama comment draws ire on social media
During his Wednesday morning press conference, Justice stepped away for a brief period to take a call from President Donald Trump. Fittingly, reporters’ questions included not only the content of […]
As campaign signs continue to be stolen, Sandy Holepit offers monetary rewards for information about the crime
As election day nears, some candidates for office in Monongalia County have had their campaign signs stolen or destroyed. Magistrate Sandy Holepit, who is running for reelection, is offering a […]
Kingwood Sanitary Sewer Board discusses sewer lines, grinder pumps, and storm water
KINGWOOD — Sewer lines, grinder pumps and storm water were discussed at this week’s meeting of the Kingwood Sanitary Sewer Board. Mayor Jean Guillot, who chairs the board, said gray […]
