U.S. Senators Manchin and Capito announce $6.89 million in CDS towards Fairmont State University

(Written by Joe Nelson) FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of United States Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the university will receive Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds to support upgrades to the nursing program facilities,…

Four face indictments in northern West Virginia for federal firearms violations

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — Four have been indicted for violating federal firearms laws in northern West Virginia. Todd M. Houston, 35, of Morgantown, and Kayla N. Taylor, 33, of Montrose, have been charged with conspiracy to straw purchase firearms in Monongalia County. Court documents said Taylor falsified documents to purchase firearms for Houston, who is prohibited…

Mon County Senator Oliverio updates county commission on DOH private contracting work

(Written by Joe Nelson) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Work continues to move forward on the West Virginia Department of Highways efforts to include private contractors to address Monongalia County roads. State Senator Mike Oliverio updated the Monongalia County Commission on an agreement reached with the DOH and local contractor Anderson Excavating LLC. to address state run…