MORGANTOWN — Early voting for Westover’s June 14 municipal election opens Wednesday. And while there are five seats on the ballot, only one — that representing the city’s 2nd Ward […]
Local Government
A look at House Ethics Committee disciplinary actions for members’ violations of rules
MORGANTOWN — As the House Ethics Committee continues its review of Office of Congressional Ethics allegations against Rep. Alex Mooney, we offer a look at actions the committee has presented […]
Kingwood Council discusses concerns over roads
KINGWOOD — Concerns about undedicated streets within city limits were discussed with council members and Randy Plum, vice chairman of the sewer board. “I don’t live on Kimberley, it’s an […]
Gov. Justice ill, postpones COVID briefing until next week
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued statement Wednesday evening, saying he is “feeling extremely sick” and may have Lyme disease. “After the WV GameChanger events on Monday in Wheeling and […]
Mon Commission looking at new MECCA 911 center in Morgantown Industrial Park
MORGANTOWN — Wheels are turning on a project to build a new MECCA 911 facility in the Morgantown Industrial Park. The facility, as currently envisioned, would be a 9,600-square-foot structure […]
Preston to hold community ARPA meeting
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission will tentatively hold a community meeting on American Rescue Plan Act funds June 10. “As part of the ARPA process, it’s important that you […]
Lawmakers explore med marijuana law, safety at work
West Virginia lawmakers have been exploring the gaps between legalization of marijuana products for medical purposes versus the desire to assure employees aren’t impaired in the workplace. Legislators from the […]
Ethics Committee furthers Mooney review
BY ALEX THOMAS CHARLESTON — The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ethics is furthering its review of alleged ethics violations by Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., after receiving new allegations, […]
Project aims to improve congested strip of University Avenue for motorists, pedestrians
MORGANTOWN — What do you get when you combine University Avenue, Riverview Drive, Law School Drive, 8th Street, Gallatin Avenue, a bus stop and the entrance to the Terrace Heights […]
Commission votes to spend $3K on extended warranty for scanner
KINGWOOD — The X-ray scanner in Preston County’s courthouse is now protected by the five-year extended warranty. And the offer didn’t come by robocall. The yearly cost for the warranty […]
