Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties called off school Thursday due to winter weather, and motorists saw a tricky morning commute. Four wrecks required EMS, a MECCA 911 supervisor said. Another […]
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House, Senate reach compromise on building code bill that had triggered safety concerns
CHARLESTON – A House-Senate conference committee reached a compromise on a rules bill dealing with proposed changes to the state building code. The original disagreement regarding HB 4275 arose over […]
Pleasant Valley PSD issues boil water advisory for customers
MORGANTOWN — Pleasant Valley PSD in Monongalia County issues a boil water advisory for all homes on Wildflower Lane, Regal Drive and all homes from 228-814 Bowlby Road. Info: 304-328-5847.
House approves bill to rename DMAPS; new John Pyles Bridge resolution introduced
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed bills on Thursday to rename and reorganize the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS) and to change how some money used […]
Public hearing on intermediate court bill draws 24 to testify
CHARLESTON — The House Judiciary Committee has been the graveyard for Senate Intermediate Court of Appeals bills. An intermediate court bill passed the Senate 23-11 in 2018 and died in […]
Pray, Fast, Give
St. John University Parish hosts Ash Wednesday service Erin Langan brushed her blonde hair back from her forehead Wednesday afternoon, so the ashes would show. They were a visual reminder, […]
Preston commissioners vote to get cyberattack insurance
KINGWOOD — Preston commissioners took out insurance this week against any cyberattack on county systems — literally. County Administrator Kathy Mace told commissioners at their last meeting the county could […]
Star City Council asked to consider adding anti-discrimination ordinance
STAR CITY — Star City Town Council made changes to its personnel manual this week, after a request from a town resident. DeeDee McIntosh suggested earlier this year that council […]
Kingwood Council makes purchases
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council spent some of the new municipal tax this week and discussed ways to cut some expenses. Council voted to purchase a new street sweeper for $149,708. […]
Sentencing delayed for former pharmacist
A former Morgantown pharmacist, who is about to serve more than 10 years in prison for federal convictions, had a sentencing hearing for taking out a loan in his wife’s […]
