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Water project inching closer in Newburg

KINGWOOD – In order to close out Newburg's ARPA funds, Preston County commissioners voted for a change of scope that would move the funds from land to legal and permitting. All ARPA funds must be used before Oct. 31 or be sent back to the funding source. When contacted, Sheena Hunt, Executive Director of Region VI Planning and Development Council, said the funds were connected to a 19-year wait for water service that might end in 2027, when the groundbreaking for the Independence water extension could take place. “It's anticipated it will take three or four months to get through ...

Riverfront development remains a goal in Westover

WESTOVER – “The Westover waterfront during the industrial age was abused – postindustrial, ignored.” During Tuesday’s meeting of Westover City Council, attorney Tim Stranko said he’s been charged by Mayor Bob Lucci to work with property owners like WVU and Preset 31 LLC to address ...

Westover VFD seeking city assistance with engine purchase

WESTOVER – The Westover Volunteer Fire Department is calling on the city to increase its annual financial support for the department. During Tuesday’s meeting of Westover City Council, Assistant Chief Brad Wilson said the city has been providing the department $5,000 as part of its yearly ...

The good and bad of addressing Emmett Drive

GRANVILLE – Mayor Patricia Lewis offered some good news and bad news to town council Tuesday and councilors voted to accepted it all. The good news, a temporary – quicker – fix has been found to get Emmett Drive open this year. The bad news, Granville will have to foot the entire ...

Get to know your candidates — by way of Marion Chamber

FAIRMONT – Next Tuesday’s candidate meet-and-greet by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce is a way to get beyond the ballot – while getting ahead of the general election in November, Chamber President Dani DeVito said. “We don’t get a chance to meet our local candidates ...