Council deals with annexation, gives wall a facelift WESTOVER — This year, Westover Council discussed a number of things. WestRidge was annexed into city limits with a number of new […]
Local Government
Official tells Preston Commission dam could be almost done in January
KINGWOOD — If the weather holds, the dam at the J.W. Ruby Research Farm could be substantially complete by the end of January, a Public Service District 1 official told […]
Officials tackle charter schools, cannabis in 19
West Virginia lawmakers had plenty to keep them busy during the 2019 session, including controversial topics of charter schools, medical cannabis and campus carry. Charter schools Easily the single most […]
Justice approves terminations of instructor, cadets, following ‘Nazi salute’ photo investigation
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice has approved the recommendations offered by Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety Jim Sandy regarding the photo of Division of Corrections Academy trainees making […]
Kingwood Council still on case of dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Work continues on eliminating dilapidated buildings in Kingwood. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting Recorder Bill Robertson said a building on South Price Street is scheduled to be auctioned. […]
CHIP program expands maternity coverage
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services said the state’s Children’s Health Insurance Program added more maternity coverage, covering additional conditions, as well as older mothers. The expanded […]
Home for Holidays meets expectations
The goal was 15 households by Christmas. The reality will be 16 households — 27 people — in stable housing by New Year’s Day. You can understand if representatives of […]
PSD 1 tells Preston Commission it hopes to have dam completed by June
KINGWOOD — PSD 1 is “looking to June” for a completion of its dam project, according to Danny Layton, water operator for the district. Layton told commissioners the PSD is […]
SNAP benefit changes go into effect Jan. 1
Changes are coming to what was once known as the food stamp program. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources said adults who don’t have dependents and are […]
DOH says it plans to address large potholes on Brockway Avenue
MORGANTOWN — Those driving Brockway Avenue (W.Va. 7) to access downtown Morgantown may want to worry less about the Grinch stealing their Christmas and more about a giant pothole stealing […]
