REEDSVILLE — Safety was the main topic of discussion at the Monday meeting of Reedsville Council. The meeting was held by phone. Mayor Jason Titus said he texted town employees, […]
Local Government
Rest stops to stay open and feed truckers
HAZELTON — Truckers can get pick-up-and-go meals at the I-68 Welcome Center, thanks to some Prestonians who want to help the people who are transporting the nation’s goods. “A lot […]
IRS extends tax deadline from April 15 to July 15
WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced today that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15 to July 15. Taxpayers can […]
Mon County Commission offers essential services, continues to meet
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission will continue to provide essential services, either virtually, or via phone or mail. In-person, by-appointment support will only be available on an emergency basis. […]
Gov. Justice issues statewide stay-at-home order, closes all nonessential businesses
MORGANTOWN – In the wake of a positive test of a Sundale nursing home resident, Gov. Jim Justice on Monday issued a statewide stay-at-home order and closure of all nonessential […]
DHHR reports 2nd case of coronavirus in Mon County
MORGANTOWN — While lawmakers in Washington continued to debate the money merits of a nationwide pandemic recovery package March 22, coronavirus cases across West Virginia were steadily mounting. A second […]
Justice says he’s not ready to close down the state over COVID-19
“We’ve got to move and we’ve got to move stronger than we already are right now,” Gov. Jim Justice said during a Saturday evening COVID-19 address in which he announced […]
COVID-19 threatens 2020 election
WVU political scientist urges feds to explore voting alternatives As states postpone primary elections in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, one West Virginia University political scientist is calling on […]
Phone call scams to avoid
There have been reports that some county residents have been receiving telephone calls from individuals claiming they will come into your house and check your vital signs, should you become […]
U.S. Attorney’s Office investigating scams
WHEELING — U.S. Attorney Bill Powell is asking residents to be vigilant and aware to protect themselves against scammers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and warning those who are considering taking […]
