KINGWOOD — Preston County commissioners are moving to a meeting space that will allow the public and press to attend for the first time since March. On Monday, The Dominion […]
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Preston Commissioners allocate carryover money for contingencies, regional jail costs, contributions
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Commission ended the 2019-2020 fiscal year with $402,715 in unencumbered funds and put about half of it in contingencies. County Administrator Kathy Mace credited county […]
Morgantown to consider jail time for repeat violations of building codes
MORGANTOWN — “It’s time to do something,” Morgantown Code Enforcement Director Mike Stone said Tuesday while presenting an ordinance that would give the city a penalty option of up to […]
Mon teachers worried about returning to classrooms
MORGANTOWN — Nearly 87% of Monongalia County educators responding to a recent survey by the American Federation of Teachers say they don’t feel comfortable returning to their classrooms this fall. […]
Reedsville Council hits snag in acquiring loan
REEDSVILLE — The Town of Reedsville hit “a snag” in trying to get a loan to buy the property next to town hall. “Clear Mountain said we were good to […]
Woman threatens others with scissors, knives
A Morgantown woman is accused of threatening people with knives and scissors and throwing hot candle wax on one. Ruth L. Johnson, 38, is charged with brandishing a deadly weapon, […]
WVU: Less than half to begin year on campus
Online courses to see more students due to surge in COVID-19 cases When West Virginia University begins its fall semester Aug. 26 — a week later than initially planned — […]
Aurora man charged with attempted robbery of Terra Alta grocery store
KINGWOOD — An Aurora man is charged with the April 14 attempted robbery of the Terra Alta Shop ‘n Save. Seth Edwin Feather, 33, is accused of attempting to rob […]
Preston County reports third COVID-19 related death
KINGWOOD — Preston County reported its third COVID-19 death Tuesday. According to the Preston County Health Department, the victim was a 61-year-old. No other details were provided because of privacy […]
The art of distraction: Trump knows how to put on a show
We are watching a show. It’s important to keep that in mind. It has its villains — Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago, Mayor Ted Wheeler of Portland and other supporters […]
