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Renewal of VFD levy to appear on Preston ballots in May

KINGWOOD — Preston County voters will have the option to renew a levy supporting its volunteer fire departments in May’s primary election. The Preston County Commission unanimously authorized the county clerk to place the levy on the ballot at its regular meeting on Wednesday. Chief ...

Oct. 31 MTEC letters to the editor

‘Grateful for this levy and everyone who voted’ Thank you, voters! Thank you to everyone who voted for the excess levy. As a current student, I understand that this levy will help the education system immensely. Even though some say they see no benefit, there are so many that could ...

Thank you for supporting schools

In case you haven’t heard the good news, the excess levy for Monongalia County schools passed. When we spoke to Nancy Walker before the special election, she said that “excess” is a misleading moniker. The levy funds the excellence we’ve come to expect as the standard for Mon’s ...

Sept. 24 letters to the editor

Thank health care workers; skip tailgating  I was a sport science professor at WVU for 35 years before retiring in 2008. I certainly understand the role that college athletics play in the vitality of our university and community. But I am also the husband of an ICU nurse, and I am the ...

Say "yes" to supporting our schools

On Saturday, there is a special election to decide to renew the Monongalia County Schools excess levy for another five years. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m., and we encourage Mon County residents to take a few minutes of their day and go vote "yes" on the levy. Nancy ...