REEDSVILLE — The Town of Reedsville is looking for a volunteer artist to paint a mural on a large stone in the town park. At the Monday evening meeting, council […]
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W.Va. set for sports gambling after U.S. Supreme Court ruling
By Jeff Jenkins, WV Metronews CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s gamble to get ahead of the competition paid off when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday morning that states are now […]
DEP informs FERC of new agreements
W. Va. — The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently denied rehearing requests from the state and from local entities regarding its orders approving hydroelectric projects at the Morgantown and […]
Mon County police department secures additional vehicles
MORGANTOWN — A 20-year effort has paid off, and for the first time in the department’s history every Monongalia County Sheriff’s deputy now has a take-home vehicle. “This is huge […]
Commissioners meet again with Kingwood businessman
KINGWOOD — A contentious meeting ended without a solution for a Kingwood businessman who wants access from W.Va. 7 to his property across from the Kingwood Walmart. Robbie Peddicord has […]
Kingwood to hire two police officers
KINGWOOD — Following an executive session, Kingwood City Council voted unanimously this week to hire two police officers. Council accepted the resignations of Police Chief Todd Nestor and Officer Felix […]
Preston County election turnout among highest in state
KINGWOOD — Preston County’s estimate of a 42.32 percent voter turnout in Tuesday’s primary was the third highest in the state. The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office estimated statewide […]
Fershee prepares to face McKinley
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown resident and WVU law professor Kendra Fershee’s victory in the U.S. House of Representatives 1st District Democratic primary surprised many, but not her. “We really focused on […]
Clements to face Longwell in W. Va. state Senate race
W. Va. — In the state Senate 2nd District general election race, incumbent Republican Charles Clements will face Democrat Denny Longwell. The outcome of the Democratic primary was unclear at […]
Area leaders and commissioners work on problems together
WESTOVER — Municipality leaders and county commissioners are coming together to find ways to work on problems together. At this week’s Westover City Council meeting, Morgantown Mayor Bill Kawecki and Monongalia County […]
