In the six months since the International Association of Firefighters Local 313 filed a suit against the city of Morgantown alleging it improperly withheld wages, there have been no talks […]
Local Government
Hawkins: First step toward regional trail network is marketing existing resources
MORGANTOWN — The vision behind the bill creating the Mountaineer Trail Network Authority was a series of multi-county trail networks crisscrossing West Virginia. The reality is it’s going to take […]
Kingwood receives grant to help tear down dilapidated buildings
KINGWOOD — Kingwood is making some progress on eliminating dilapidated buildings, the mayor said. At Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Jean Guillot said that the Preston County Economic Development Authority […]
County updates lease agreement for new extension services and 4-H center
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission updated its lease purchase agreement with the Mylan Park Foundation for the Monongalia County Extension Services and 4-H Center on Wednesday. The updates reflect […]
Gov. Justice gives state employees all day Christmas Eve off
MORGANTOWN — State employees will get all day Christmas Eve off. State code makes Christmas Eve a half-day holiday for state employees when Christmas falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday […]
Preston County BOE takes attendance
Score card says number of kids in school doesn’t meet state requirements KINGWOOD — Preston County schools are improving or meeting standards in all areas except attendance, the board of […]
BOE: Student homelessness still a concern; teacher attendance rate down
Class was in session Monday night at the Monongalia County Board of Education. The pupils were area lawmakers. A handful of them came out for the informational gathering. Mon Schools […]
Reedsville debates hiring contractor vs. buying excavator
REEDSVILLE — A discussion about the Park Avenue project was tabled until the Dec. 30 meeting of Reedsville Council. Councilman Greg Burke said three contractors expressed interest in the project. […]
Preston Commission discusses rental space for election machine
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners continued Monday to hash out the details of renting space to store election machines. County Administrator Kathy Mace presented a draft lease for $1,050 per month, […]
Airport project dollars, intoxication shelters among legislative priorities
MORGANTOWN — With the needed federal approvals for its planned $50 million runway extension project in hand, Morgantown officials are now looking to lawmakers in Washington and Charleston for help […]
