WESTOVER — It looks as if the start of construction on Holland Avenue remains about three weeks away. During an update to Westover City Council, project engineer Doug Smith explained […]
Tag: westover
Years later, state fixing sales tax maps
MORGANTOWN – Have businesses across West Virginia been collecting sales taxes for municipalities they’re not located in? The answer to that question is almost certainly yes. Evidence shows it’s been […]
Municipalities use ARPA dollars to address a variety of issues
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act was signed by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021 in response to the financial strain caused by COVID-19. Included in that number […]
MUB, Westover agreement gets PSC approval
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Monday signed off on an agreement that gives operational control of Westover’s sanitary sewer utility to the Morgantown Utility Board. The […]
Smoke detector blitz to target Westover, Star City, Granville
According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association, the death rate from house fires is 60% lower in homes with properly installed and functioning smoke detectors. Simply put, smoke […]
Fentanyl, meth, crack seized in Westover drug bust
A Mon-Metro Drug Task Force operation recovered undisclosed quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine base (crack) from a residence in Westover earlier this week. On Tuesday, task force agents and […]
Granville election question to be on November ballot
MORGANTOWN — Should Granville move its municipal election in line with the county-run primary? Granville Town Council voted in July to put that question before its citizens as part of […]
Granville exploring move onto county’s primary ballot
MORGANTOWN — The town of Granville is looking to follow Star City and Westover onto the county ballot. Granville Town Council will conduct a public hearing and vote on July […]
City of Westover settles lawsuit brought by former council member
The federal lawsuit brought by former Westover City Council member Ralph Mullins against the city and its representatives has been settled for $3,000. This is after seven of the nine […]
Six of nine counts dismissed in federal suit against Westover
U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh has dismissed six of the nine counts included in a 2022 federal civil suit filed by former Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins against the city. […]
