MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission and the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are looking forward to jump-starting tourism in the county. Actually, they’re looking backward. The commission […]
Local Government
Cost estimates of Holland Avenue becoming clear to Westover city council
WESTOVER—As the investigation into the underground structure of Holland Avenue continues, cost estimates for reconstruction are becoming clearer to the City of Westover. “We have our preliminary engineering report for […]
Exit 155 status: Well, it is a bit complicated, parties look to reset
MORGANTOWN — Call them frienemies. Or maybe just say “It’s complicated.” Either way, the on-again-off-again relationship between the Monongalia County Commission and Charleston — specifically, the West Virginia Department of […]
Hathaway won’t fill Morgantown City Council’s 1st Ward seat come July
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Councilor-elect Patrick Hathaway will not represent the city’s 1st Ward when the new council convenes in July. Hathaway said Thursday that his wife accepted a position […]
State officials discuss roads, health care during 2021 Legislative Follow-up
KINGWOOD — Preston County Chamber of Commerce President Michael McGovern welcomed the public, delegates, senators and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey to the 2021 Legislative Follow-Up. The follow-up was […]
E-cycle collection set for Aug. 21 at Kingwood Civic Center
KINGWOOD — Work is going forward for the annual county-wide Preston County e-cycle event that is set for Aug. 21 at the Kingwood Civic Center. Time and other information about the […]
City asks judge to stop fire civil service commission meeting
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to stop its fire civil service commission from holding a disciplinary hearing about the change in shift […]
Denver Water Board seeks funds for upgrades
KINGWOOD — A representative of the Denver Water Board asked Preston County commissioners for funding at the Tuesday morning meeting. Jay Layton, a member of the Denver Water Board, said […]
Grant aims to reduce overdose deaths
WVU Today Patients with substance use disorder will be able to better connect with emergency department-initiated treatment programs at participating hospitals throughout the state, thanks to a partnership between West […]
Bloom tapped by Manchin to attend event prior to Wednesday’s joint session
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said the Monday evening phone call was unexpected, but welcome. “I received a phone call late Monday night and was invited by Sen. […]
