Former Westover Mayor Dave Johnson has been found not guilty of misdemeanor battery stemming from an altercation with former Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins. Both Johnson and Mullins confirmed Magistrate Jim Nabors’ ruling on the matter, which came following a May 23 hearing. ...
KINGWOOD — A discussion about transporting prisoners led to the decision to only transport those arrested by city police officers. “The municipal judge believes we should not transport,” Mayor Jean Guillot said. “That’s up to the county and state. The judge said if he sends someone to jail, we transport them.” City Police Chief Charlie Haney agreed. “We transport from the municipal court unless something dire happens,” he said. Councilwoman Tina Turner asked if the city’s officers volunteer to transport county or state prisoners, or whether they are asked to ...
A gusher of financial pressures is hitting all at once on businesses headed by Gov. Jim Justice, a candidate for U.S. Senate whose political pitch traditionally has been as a “business guy.” Asked during a briefing Wednesday about the range of financial conflicts involving companies owned by his family, Justice repeated his contention that he no longer takes an active role in day-to-day operations and expressed confidence that the situations will be worked out. Justice responded to the question about whether West Virginians should be confident in his business acumen. “I ...
STAFF, WIRE REPORTS — A new batch of states is looking to legislate the level of informed consent when it comes to medical students performing pelvic exams for educational purposes on unconscious patients. At least 20 states already have consent laws for this practice. Montana’s ...
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — The leader of a faith-based non-profit organization and Charleston church says he wants Gov. Jim Justice to call lawmakers in for a special session to address issues of discipline in West Virginia schools. The Rev. Matthew Watts, pastor at Grace Bible Church and leader of the Hope Community Development Corp., told MetroNews Thursday significant steps need to be taken in order to prevent more students from being punished for bad behavior. “It is unrecognized, it is unaddressed and it is not fully understood. In my opinion, it is the most ...
MORGANTOWN — Some current and future customers of the Little Creek Public Service District living in Monongalia County are getting assistance from the Monongalia County Commission. The commission approved $51,621.95 on Wednesday to be split among the placement of four new fire ...
