FAIRMONT — A grand jury sitting in Marion County this week returned 44 indictments, including five for first-degree murder. James Ryan Vincent, 30, of Fairmont, David Uphold, 34, of Rivesville, […]
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A sampling of bills introduced Feb. 6
CHARLESTON — Here is a sampling of bills introduced Feb. 6. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 538, to authorize the design-build program to be used for […]
Developer proposes zoning ordinance changes for Granville
GRANVILLE — An area developer proposed changes to Granville’s zoning ordinance at this week’s Planning Commission meeting. Jason Donahue, of FEOH Realty, proposed review and possible action, including changing setbacks […]
Sigma Nu fraternity members clean Spruce Street after last week’s party
MORGANTOWN — A group of about 15 students spent part of their Sunday cleaning Spruce Street, which was left trashed following Friday’s impromptu snow day party-turned-riot. “We looked up the […]
Commission to consider funding request from Star City EMS
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission will consider a funding request from Star City Volunteer Fire Department EMS that would allow the agency to outfit its ambulances with mobile CAD, […]
Levy will improve more than schools: Preston voters’ recent passage of initiative casts a positive light on county’s future
Despite being eclipsed by SB 451, a groundhog unable to find his shadow and the gloom of winter, Preston County cast a positive light on itself Saturday. On its third […]
House approves bill to use unclaimed mineral owner revenue to cap orphan gas wells
CHARLESTON – One of the bills aimed at raising money to cap orphan oil and gas wells cleared the House of Delegates Wednesday and heads to the Senate. HB 2779 […]
Controversy over immigration bill divides committee, leads to abrupt ending of Homeland Security meeting
CHARLESTON – Once again, controversy during the House Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security committee meeting ground the meeting to an abrupt halt. Last week, it was a dispute over whether […]
Morgantown’s Jaden Wolfley, Kaden Rice sign football letters of intent
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Jaden Wolfley and Kaden Rice each signed their letters of intent Wednesday at MHS during National Signing Day. Wolfley will play football at the University of Charleston, […]
University’s Jaimalyn Ash, Christian Evans sign letters of intent
MORGANTOWN — University’s Jaimalyn Ash and Christian Evans each signed their letters of intent Wednesday at UHS during National Signing Day. Ash will head to Potomac State to play basketball, […]
