KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Health approved the department’s 2020-21 budget last week. The budget totals $474,215 and includes no money from the county commission, but does have […]
Local Government
Blaney clears up confusion on absentee ballot requests
Monongalia County Clerk Carye Blaney is looking to clear up any confusion and head off potential frustration for voters as her office processes more than 12,000 absentee ballot requests. In […]
Brake looks back at tenure in office
At 39 months, Paul Brake’s tenure as Morgantown city manager is the longest since Dan Boroff held the position for 17-plus years before retiring in late 2010.Brake’s tenure ended on […]
Kingwood Council chooses Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell as new city clerk
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council selected one of its own as the new city clerk Friday. Councilwoman Michelle Whetsell was selected unanimously for the post, pending her resignation from council. She […]
Mon County not among state counties to open Monday due to being a hot spot
Some courts in West Virginia will resume in-person hearings on Monday but Monongalia County will not be among them because it’s considered a COVID-19 hot spot. According to a West […]
Preston County Commission begins live streaming meetings on Facebook
KINGWOOD — During the pandemic shutdown, many Preston County residents rediscovered home-cooked meals, long hours with family — and local government. Up until this point, only the Preston County Board […]
9 democrats, 3 republicans run for House of Delegates 50th District
Nine Democrats and three Republicans are vying for the three seats of the House of Delegates 50th District, representing most of Marion County. Three Democrats now hold the seats but […]
House of Delegates 51st District 1st Quarter reports
The coronavirus pandemic pushed back West Virginia’s may primary election until June 9, but candidates are still campaigning, as the abundant yard signs make clear. We start our look at […]
Commission approves bond order, awaits word on “hero pay” funding
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a bond order authorizing the issuance of roughly $45 million in bonds for the ongoing WestRidge development. The bonds will be issued in […]
Reedsville Council votes to tentatively reopen town hall to the public on May 26
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council voted to tentatively reopen town hall to the public on May 26, and the first open council meeting will be held on June 8. Before making […]
