While a $3.8-million project to address Holland Avenue is undoubtedly the priority for the city of Westover, a long-sought pedestrian project appears to be gaining momentum. During the most-recent meeting […]
Local Government
MUB eyes January project in White Park, identifies use for municipal bond reserves
MORGANTOWN — A project to replace about 1,000 feet of sewer line in the southern portion of White Park has been scheduled for early January, though it now appears there […]
City launches Morgantown 311 to help streamline citizen request process
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown has a new mobile app that will empower its citizens to help raise the alarm on potential issues within the city. Morgantown 311, available […]
Mon Commission joins Morgantown Council in backing emergency warming shelter
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved $38,041 to help fund a warming shelter at Hazel’s House of Hope. The allocation matches the funding amount approved by Morgantown […]
Changes to tax sale process to streamline process, clean up dilapidated buildings
Recent legislative changes regarding properties delinquent on taxes will affect the way those properties are sold in an effort to streamline the process, save the state money, and make it […]
Staffing continues to pose major challenge in West Virginia corrections
Following an emergency declaration for West Virginia’s prisons and jails, staffing continues to be a challenge. Sen. Charles Clements, R-Wetzel, asked about the situation Tuesday during legislative interim meetings. “How’s […]
Alex Mooney announces for Senate, revving up race to take on Manchin
One week after the most recent election, Congressman Alex Mooney announced a long-anticipated 2024 run for U.S. Senate today on MetroNews “Talkline.” “It’s been talked about a lot, but I’m […]
Justice relates legislative skepticism of review to hard feelings from election
Gov. Jim Justice dismissed legislative frustrations about an outside review of the Department of Health and Human Resources, equating those concerns to political toxins from the most recent election. The […]
Senators push MSHA for new silica standards for U.S. miners
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) pushed Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Assistant Secretary, Chris Williamson, for […]
The politics and particulars of Amendment 4
Monongalia Schools Superintendent Eddie Campbell Jr. used the “p” word on Wednesday as he discussed the fortunes of Amendment 4, which would have granted sweeping oversight of West Virginia’s public […]
