MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said he doesn’t know exactly why the ACLU of West Virginia is calling him out for blocking people on social media. The civil […]
Local Government
City of Morgantown clears streets, manages snowfall
MORGANTOWN — With the weather forecast predicting continued snow fall and accumulation throughout Friday, the Public Works Department will be staffed accordingly. Crews will work throughout the day to treat […]
Industrial park ownership hopes to use TIF process to spur interchange
MORGANTOWN — The ownership of the Morgantown Industrial Park has opted to be proactive in the push for a new interchange on I-79 allowing easier interstate access to the approximately […]
On Day 30, legislative leaders recap their session goals at Press Association breakfast
CHARLESTON – Thursday marked the midway point of this year’s 60-day legislative session, and legislative leaders met with media leaders from around the state to recap their progress and priorities. […]
Acquitted: Senate clears Trump on impeachment charges
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump won impeachment acquittal Wednesday in the U.S. Senate, bringing to a close only the third presidential trial in American history with votes that split the […]
Four in Morgantown under precautionary coronavirus quarantine
MORGANTOWN — According to the Monongalia County Health Department, there are six individuals — including four in the Morgantown area — under a precautionary 14-day self quarantine in response to […]
Paine announces retirement as W.Va. superintendent
CHARLESTON — West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Steven L. Paine announced Feb .5 that he will retire from his position effective June 30, 2020, or before if the […]
Sen. Capito will vote to acquit Trump
U.S. Sen. Shelley Capito said Tuesday afternoon she will vote to acquit President Donald Trump today. “I am voting no,” Capito, a Republican, said during a conference call with reporters […]
Morgantown Council passes first reading of cannabis penalty law
MORGANTOWN — Members of Morgantown City Council said they want everyone to understand that the ordinance passed unanimously on first reading Tuesday does not legalize or decriminalize marijuana possession within […]
Westover City Council vote on 401K match increase; update on police annex
WESTOVER — City Council voted this week to increase its match to employees’ 401K accounts. The increase would benefit a few city employees who currently receive a 6% match from […]
