KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners discussed placing AEDs in all county buildings and offering CPR training to employees. County Administrator Shannon Wolfe told Commissioners Dave Price, Don Smith and Samantha Stone […]
Local Government
Work, struggles continue for DOH in Preston
KINGWOOD — Work continues on roads throughout Preston County, as does the struggle to keep a full staff, State Division of Highways (DOH) representatives told county commissioners Monday. Work should […]
Under city hall: Sidewalk, vault work set to begin this week
Work will begin this week on the vaulted sidewalks outside Morgantown’s City Hall. The city contracted with Commercial Builders Inc., which bid $224,000 for the repairs. The job is expected […]
MUB sets Nov. 1 deadline for White Park water line negotiations
MORGANTOWN — According to communication between the Morgantown Utility Board and the city of Morgantown, MUB intends to end negotiations regarding a planned water line through White Park if the […]
Kingwood council reviews Hot Spot request
KINGWOOD — When it meets Tuesday, Kingwood Council will consider a business license to open a hot spot downtown and an agreement for State Police to patrol town. Crystal Ellifritz, […]
DMV urges public to get Real ID before deadline
A little under a year from now, anyone who wants to enter a federal building or board an aircraft will need to have a federally compliant Real ID. That requirement […]
Council tables proposed diversity policy over possible consequences
Members of Morgantown City Council said they support the spirit of the plan, but too many questions remain to make the Human Right Commission’s Strategic Plan for Diversity Equity and […]
Justice comment about ‘squeaky wheels’ draws groan from commission
MORGANTOWN — After touring Preston County’s roads last week, Governor Jim Justice conceded that sometimes, when it comes to the state’s roads, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Monongalia County […]
Commission gets update on BOPARC plans for Morgantown Ice Arena
MORGANTOWN — BOPARC Executive Director Melissa Wiles and Ryan Hess of Mills Group laid out an estimated $13 – $16 million plan to update and expand the Morgantown Ice Arena […]
Brake ‘puzzled and disappointed’ by MUB decision, but confident a deal can be reached
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake said he was “puzzled and disappointed” by the Morgantown Utility Board’s decision Monday to abruptly withdraw its interest in running a water line […]
