From disaster response to deployments around the globe to training and forging new partnerships, the West Virginia National Guard made numerous significant accomplishments in 2018. “Our soldiers and airmen continue […]
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Justice may reintroduce some form of tax initiative offered, shot down in 2018
CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice offered a “Just Cut Taxes and Win” initiative last year. Not only did it not win, it didn’t make it out of legislative committee. The […]
Learning academy teacher awarded $500 grant to create “Maker’s Space”
Last month, McDonald’s owner/operator John Ebert presented a McDonald’s MAC Grants to Georgette Taylor from Morgantown Learning Academy. The grants are awarded to help outstanding middle-school teachers “Make Activities Count” […]
Legislative leaders outline goals for education, labor before start of 2019 session
CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders outlined priorities for the session that begins next week during West Virginia Press Association’s Legislative Look-ahead. There was a substantial amount of overlap, with few points […]
Minor crimes down in Mon County in 2018, but slight increase in major offenses
Minor crimes in Monongalia County decreased by more than 600 in 2018. However, major crimes saw a slight increase. The number of cases charged does not mean the number of cases […]
Preston Chamber of Commerce endorses school levy
KINGWOOD — The Preston County Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the Preston County School levy. The chamber board of directors voted on the matter, it said in an email last […]
Kingwood to discuss maintenance of South Price Street
KINGWOOD — Who is responsible for maintaining a section of South Price Street referred to locally as Hospital Hill? That’s the issue Kingwood Council will take up when it meets […]
Winter Farmer’s Market holds first market of the new year
MORGANTOWN — On a not so wintery Saturday the Morgantown Farmer’s Market was in full swing at their Winter Farmer’s Market at the Wesley United Methodist Church. Market Manager Caitlin […]
Republicans, Democrats, mostly agree on legislative goals for 2019 session
CHARLESTON — Legislative leaders outlined their priorities for the session that begins next week during Friday’s West Virginia Press Association Legislative Lookahead. There was a substantial amount of overlap, with few […]
Education panel talks reform, teacher pay, absences, charter schools
CHARLESTON — The state schools superintendent and the leaders of the two teacher unions all want to see education improve, but differ on how to move it forward. Superintendent Steve Paine, […]
