KINGWOOD — One dog died and was partially eaten by another that was without food, according to an animal cruelty complaint in Preston County. Preston Sheriff’s Cpl. C.R. Cline charged Thomas Matthew Tasker, 35, of Arthurdale, with four counts of animal cruelty Thursday. Tasker was freed ...
MORGANTOWN — People who receive what was previously referred to as food stamps will get them early this month. After that, it’s unclear if they will get them at all. According to a press release put out by the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), those who receive ...
CHARLESTON — A lawyer for people who have gas drilling operations on their property is pushing for an “Orphan Well Prevention Act.” David McMahon is presenting the push as a property rights issue for surface owners dealing with abandoned wells on their land. “It’s not ...
MORGANTOWN — A truck with a large tank of water went over an embankment on Yank Hollow Road, off Daybrook Road, about 9:45 Friday morning. The driver, Edward Stumpf, 61, of North Cambria, Pa., lost control of the truck after it went out of gear, Chief Deputy Al Kisner, of the Monongalia ...
CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 18. The governor’s bill to allow certain misdemeanor offenders to petition for expungement of their records is among them. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 346, from the governor, to change how Supreme Court justices and circuit judges are paid for mileage when they use their own vehicles. SB 348, to raise the age to purchase tobacco and related products to 21. Sens. Mike Maroney, R-Marshall, Roman Prezioso, D-Marion, co-sponsors. SB 349, from the governor, to allow ...
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates took a step Friday to make West Virginia a better place for pets. It passed HB 2185 96-0 on Friday, Jan. 18, and sent it to the Senate. “We have the opportunity today to start the day on a compassionate foot,” said Judiciary vice-chair Moore ...
