On Monday, Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins called for an independent investigation into the various controversies surrounding the Westover Council and police department. Councilor Duane Tatar responded, […]
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Westover Mayor Johnson won’t seek re-election in ’22, cites ‘recent negativity’
MORGANTOWN — In a letter to members of Westover City Council, longtime Mayor Dave Johnson announced he will not seek re-election in 2022. The letter was delivered […]
What is going on in Westover?
While the Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020 put racism and inequity in the national spotlight, another key feature of the protests was highlighting police brutality […]
Mullins says he’s ready to provide documents for Westover investigation
WESTOVER — Westover City Attorney Tim Stranko said Monday the city’s recent public discourse has been more akin to blood sports than municipal governance. Moments later, Councilor […]
Tensions high during Westover council meeting, no motion made to investigate council
WESTOVER—Tensions were high during Thursday night’s special Westover council meeting centered around whether to initiate an investigation into allegations made against council, which failed after no council […]
Surfaced Westover audio reveals concerns over Dalton, chain of command in Westover PD
WESTOVER — A more than 90-minute audio file posted on YouTube earlier this month details several alleged actions of Lt. Aaron Dalton and how each situation was […]
Two New York men found with more than $52,000, illegal narcotics
WESTOVER — Two New York residents arrested in Westover on Saturday were allegedly found with more than $52,000, along with illegal narcotics and a digital weighing scale, […]
Citizens, councilmember, delegate speak out following uploaded audio file of Westover meeting
WESTOVER — A clip uploaded to YouTube that contained discussions about Westover’s police department and audio of City Attorney Tim Stranko calling Delegate Danielle Walker, D-Monongalia, a […]
Westover files injunctive, declaratory relief following Westover landlord suit
WESTOVER — The City of Westover has requested injunctive and declaratory relief following an ongoing property dispute lawsuit filed by Westover landlord Richard Panico Sr. Photos within […]
Westover council discusses resurfaced cell phone
WESTOVER—Why the resurfaced cell phone involved in a lawsuit against the city was not immediately brought to council’s attention was discussed during Monday night’s Westover council meeting. […]