KINGWOOD — Preston County Commission heard from Preston Health Department Director V.J. Davis this week, who said there were no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in West Virginia, or any […]
Local Government
Fire personnel in the balance as Morgantown Council votes on budget
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Fire Department was out in force on Tuesday as City Council voted 5-2 to pass a first reading of the city’s $39.3 million 2021 spending plan, […]
Grant funded fire personnel being phased out of city spending plan
MORGANTOWN — A first reading of Morgantown’s 2020-’21 operating budget is on tonight’s Morgantown City Council agenda. The total budget includes a $39.3 million spending plan with a projected $1,180,000 […]
Brake’s job search doesn’t concern mayor
Morgantown Mayor Bill Kawecki said news that City Manager Paul Brake is now one of three finalists for the city manager position in Royal Oak, Mich., has not prompted city […]
Local delegate appointed to EPA advisory committee
Delegate Evan Hansen, D-Monongalia, was among 12 local government officials across the country appointed to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee. The EPA’s announcement said the 31-member LGAC […]
Star City Council updated on progress of riverfront revitalization project
STAR CITY — Town Council was updated this week on the Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Trail revitalization project. Councilors also learned Morgantown North Rotary wants to continue enhancing the […]
Republic recycling policy sparks confusion
Trash and recycling hauler Republic Services has some explaining to do. That was the takeaway Thursday afternoon as representatives of Morgantown, Monongalia County and WVU met to discuss the rapidly […]
Preston commissioners vote to get cyberattack insurance
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners took out insurance this week against any cyberattack on county systems — literally. County Administrator Kathy Mace told commissioners at their last meeting the county could […]
Star City Council asked to consider adding anti-discrimination ordinance
STAR CITY — Star City Town Council made changes to its personnel manual this week, after a request from a town resident. DeeDee McIntosh suggested earlier this year that council […]
Kingwood Council makes purchases
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council spent some of the new municipal tax this week and discussed ways to cut some expenses. Council voted to purchase a new street sweeper for $149,708. […]
