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Skaff running statewide as a Republican

CHARLESTON — Doug Skaff, who for the past couple of years has served as leader of the Democratic caucus in the House of Delegates, Thursday said he has changed his registration to Republican and will run statewide for secretary of state. “I’m not the first person to switch parties, and I won’t be the last,” Skaff said Thursday on MetroNews’ “Talkline.” “Let’s be honest, the Republican Party took the last two registrations by storm, but it wasn’t because 100,000 Republicans just moved to West Virginia. These were hardcore West Virginians who were pro-life, ...

Kingwood Council learns of closing trailer park

KINGWOOD — Members of Kingwood City Council held a short meeting Tuesday evening. Amy DeBerry, Kingwood Sewer Board clerk, updated council about the surcharge that would be added to the bills of those not complying with I & I repair. The individuals were given 90 days to begin repairs. “We sent out certified letters in June and the majority of the people complied. The next step is a surcharge.” DeBerry said. She noted that she had discussed the matter with the sewer board’s attorney. DeBerry said the town ordinance gives the city police department the right to ...

Nothing left for county’s pedestrian, vehicle safety ordinance but a vote

MORGANTOWN — There’s nothing left for the Monongalia County Commission to do but vote on the proposed pedestrian and vehicle safety ordinance — formerly known as a countywide panhandling ordinance.  The commission held a second reading and an official public hearing on the ordinance ...

‘Our hearts are breaking’

CHARLESTON — A West Virginia rabbi says he is devastated over attacks on Israel that resulted in more than 1,000 deaths, including hundreds of civilians. Militants say they are holding more than 130 soldiers and citizens captive. “The Jewish people are in mourning. People of Israel are suffering, but the Jewish people around the world and Jewish people in our community are struggling to make sense of what happened,” said Rabbi Victor Urecki, spiritual leader of B’nai Jacob Synagogue in Charleston. “It’s a tragedy that we can’t even put into words. Saturday was one ...

Pedestrian and vehicle safety law up for public hearing, passage Wednesday

MORGANTOWN — A proposed ordinance regulating pedestrian and vehicle safety in Monongalia County will be back before the county commission for a public hearing and potential adoption on Wednesday.   Initially presented as a countywide panhandling law, the matter first appeared as a ...

Mayor discusses ideas to expand recycling program

KINGWOOD — Terra Alta Mayor Daniel Hauger told members of the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) he would like to expand the recycling program in Terra Alta. “I’m asking you to team up with us and build this up,” he said. “We can bring in people from Maryland and Pennsylvania.” Hauger said he was also interested in the possibility of glass recycling. Glass recycling was discussed by members of the SWA but it was later dropped. SWA Chairman Don Smith said he would look into the possibility again, He said having a place to recycle would be an asset for the county. “A ...