MORGANTOWN — A representative of the West Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club said he is “increasingly concerned and disappointed” with the Monongalia County Commission over the what the Sierra […]
Local Government
Preston County Commission awaits marijuana application notice
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners haven’t received notice of any medical marijuana applications, County Administrator Kathy Mace said Tuesday. Last week, county Health Department Director V.J. Davis told the county board […]
Reedsville Council moves Rails-to-Trails project forward
REEDSVILLE — Reedsville Council is “continuing to move forward” with the Long Alley Rails-to-Trails project, according to Recorder Sandy Kisner. Residents who live in the Long Alley area previously voiced […]
Candidates file for offices Tuesday
These candidates filed for federal and state office on Tuesday. Secretary of State Mac Warner, Republican, incumbent, Morgantown Supreme Court Tim Armstead, incumbent, Division 1 Preston County Magistrate KINGWOOD — […]
Preston BOE votes 5-0 to restore school bus route on Deaker Road
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Board of Education has heard several complaints over the past several months about changes to bus routes but made few alterations. Monday, though, it voted […]
MPO board starts sorting through hundreds of pedestrian, bike projects
MORGANTOWN — The projects identified in the Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan — some 750 in total — range from minor curb and sidewalk upgrades to million-dollar trail […]
In Preston, magistrate positions draw largest number of filers on first day
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s three magistrate positions attracted more candidates on the first day of filing than other offices. Incumbent Magistrate P.L. Grimm, of Rowlesburg, filed for the Division 1 […]
Hopefuls file for state and federal offices on first day
Monday marked the first day to file to run for office in the state of West Virginia. These candidates filed for federal and state office on Jan. 13 U.S. Senate […]
Technical education a hot topic on W.Va. Department of Education’s Listening Tour
That summary report released by the West Virginia Department of Education last month doesn’t contain anything that Nathan Newbraugh didn’t already know. At least in its regard of career technical […]
DOH hopes design helps fix problems at Tunnelton underpass
TUNNELTON — A possible solution to flooding and other problems at the Tunnelton underpass could soon be addressed, according to Brent Walker, director of communications for the West Virginia Department […]
