MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council passed on first reading an ordinance amending the city’s personnel code to allow paid leave for city employees who are foster parents. While the amendment […]
Local Government
Preston Commissioners back UMWA resolution
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission passed a resolution this week in support of “protecting and preserving,” UMWA Plan pensions and health care. Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha […]
Delegate Mike Caputo announces run for state Senate 13th District seat
FAIRMONT — Marion County Democrat Delegate Mike Caputo hopes to succeed his Marion colleague Sen. Roman Prezioso, who announced last month he won’t seek reelection in 2020. Caputo announced his […]
Westover Council approves increase in mayoral salary
At Westover City Council’s last meeting in November, an ordinance amending the mayor’s salary was laid before council and met with lengthy discussion among council members. As previously reported, it […]
Preston’s new, as-yet-unused voting machines incurring unexpected expenses
KINGWOOD — Preston County is running into unexpected costs for the new voting machines it got a great deal on last year — and that haven’t even been used yet. […]
UMWA opposes proposal to save multiemployer pension plans; says it does nothing for miners
MORGANTOWN –The United Mine Workers of America is opposing a plan put forward by two leading Republican U.S. senators to rescue imperiled multiemployer pension plans across the nation. UMWA President […]
Health Right asks city to consider placement of sharps containers
MORGANTOWN — In August 2015, Milan Puskar Health Right’s LIGHT Program began. The acronym stands for “Living in Good Health Together,” and the program’s ultimate goal is helping people get […]
Delegate Hansen revives Modern Jobs Act to promote solar power for industry seeking green alternatives
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Evan Hansen has revived his Modern Jobs (MoJo) Act for a second try during the 2020 legislative session. It’s aimed at promoting industry and creating jobs by […]
Morgantown Council rolls out ‘systematic process’ to help resolve downtown issues
Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake rolled out a 9- to 12-month “systematic process” through which the city can collect information and, ultimately, present findings and recommendations in dealing with some […]
Mayor must give quote for tree trim
Titus owns service, any work must be approved by WVEC REEDSVILLE — The West Virginia Ethics Commission ruled Mayor Jason Titus will have to give town council a quote for […]
