MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Woodburn neighborhood is entrenched in its very own whodunnit. Though, by now, it may be more of a cold case. Either way, it’s a […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
Bloom issues mask challenge: Just wear it
MORGANTOWN — “Mon County is exceptional. Our citizens are above the others, and we’re going to prove it.” And with that, Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom […]
County COVID cases ‘through the roof,’ outbreaks in nursing, daycare facilities
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to discussion of COVID-19 infection rates, the phrase “through the roof” doesn’t exactly paint an encouraging picture. Unfortunately, County Health Officer Dr. […]
Bloom to lead Mon Commission in 2022
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission began its first meeting of 2022 by passing the president’s gavel from Sean Sikora to Tom Bloom. This year will mark […]
Morgantown Council moves forward with bonding for facility improvements
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council approved the first reading of a bond ordinance Tuesday that will convey ownership of city hall, the public works garage and the […]
Extension granted for development of hydro power station in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — A November filing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission extended the deadline for Rye Development to begin construction on a hydroelectric power station at the […]
Morgantown Council looking at how it selects agenda items
MORGANTOWN — Ever wonder how an item gets placed on a Morgantown City Council agenda? That’s a question the body intends to address in the New Year. […]
Former MECCA 911 employee cites whistleblower law in lawsuit against county
MORGANTOWN — A lawsuit filed this week in Monongalia County Circuit Court accuses MECCA 911 supervisors of bullying an openly gay employee and making racially insensitive and sexually […]
Warner Theatre owners hope to resurrect downtown’s sleeping giant
MORGANTOWN — Listening to Mark Downs talk about Morgantown’s old Warner Theatre, you can almost picture the glow of its broad marquee once again lighting up south […]
Window to file as council, mayoral candidate in Westover begins Jan. 10
Anyone wishing to be a candidate in Westover’s June 14 municipal election has a 19-day window in January to make it official. City Clerk Sandie Weis said […]
