West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner would like the public to be aware of the changes in dates and deadlines for the 2020 primary election, which will now be […]
Local Government
Morgantown City buildings closure dates extended
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the closure date for City of Morgantown buildings has been extended until April 30. If you need assistance, call the City Manager’s Office at […]
Morgantown reaches out to Justice seeking consideration for federal funds
MORGANTOWN — With the city of Morgantown expecting dire fiscal repercussions from the efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Bill Kawecki has reached out to Governor Jim Justice […]
Preston County Commission hoping to avert fiscal disaster
KINGWOOD — Citing the impact of the coronavirus and declining tax collections, the Preston County Commission took action Wednesday it hopes will avert a fiscal disaster. “With the coronavirus, we’re […]
Social Security benefits will be paid on time
Andrew Saul, commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Mon Commission declares a state of emergency, provides funds for feeding programs
MORGANTOWN — During a meeting in which it declared Monongalia County in a state of emergency due to COVID-19, the Monongalia County Commission approved up to $20,453 in emergency funding […]
Chief Preston: Morgantown residents are heeding COVID-19 restrictions
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Police Chief Ed Preston said the residents of Morgantown have been largely compliant with Governor Jim Justice’s stay-at-home-order, which he identifies as a more effective tool than […]
NETL contract workers express dismay with union and employers as new contracts take effect
MORGANTOWN — Some union workers employed by a contractor at National Energy Technology Laboratory’s Morgantown site say they are being ill-treated by their employer and their union – as they […]
County subdivision regulations moving forward despite uncertain timeline
MORGANTOWN — Decades in the making, a final draft copy of subdivision regulations for Monongalia County are now available for public review. The regulations went up at monongaliacounty.gov on March […]
Department of Highways follows CDC rules
CHARLESTON — On Monday, West Virginia Division of Highways implemented a plan that will allow continued public service for essential roadwork and emergency situations while reducing the number of workers […]
