CHARLESTON – Here is a sampling of bills introduced Jan. 23. Monongalia-Preston-Marion-area lead sponsors and co-sponsors, if any, are noted. SB 394, to allow the state to opt out of […]
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Second day of arraignments held for grand jury indictments
MORGANTOWN — A man charged with attempted murder and a man who was shot just days after his arrest for allegedly selling drugs were among those who appeared before Judge […]
House debates abandoned savings bond bill at length; passes sex offender bill in seconds
CHARLESTON – The House of Delegates spent 45 minutes Wednesday debating an off-the-radar savings bond bill focused on the word “escheat,” about 45 seconds passing a bill to prevent certain […]
Kingwood Council supports school levy, discusses trash fees for nonprofit
KINGWOOD — Kingwood Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support Preston County’s school levy, which goes before voters Feb. 2. Councilman Josh Fields made the motion on the proclamation. “It’s something […]
House Finance OK’s business inventory & equipment tax phase-out amendment resolution
CHARLESTON — The House Finance Committee approved on Wednesday a resolution to put before the voters a Constitutional amendment to allow a future Legislature to reduce or remove the tax on […]
County tax office to close early Friday ahead of move
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Sheriff’s tax office is moving on up — to the third floor of the county courthouse. During its regular Wednesday meeting, Chief Tax Deputy Kelly […]
Senate passes bill meant to improve student access to community college
CHARLESTON — Senators unanimously passed a bill aimed at steering more West Virginia students into vocational and technical fields. “The goal of this bill is to expand opportunities and getting West […]
University swimmer Frankie McCutchan making hay as freshman
MORGANTOWN — University swimmer Frankie McCutchan is getting used to being the fastest one around. It was clear he had a knack for moving fast in a pool before his […]
University girls hold off late charge to beat Wheeling Park
MORGANTOWN — Despite being held to just five points and one field goal in the fourth quarter, University held off a late Wheeling Park rally to win 40-37 on Tuesday […]
Morgantown OKs resolution adding land reuse and preservation agency
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council approved a resolution authorizing the creation of the City of Morgantown Land Reuse and Preservation Agency, providing the city with additional avenues to explore land […]
