MORGANTOWN — Concerns expressed by property owners along Van Voorhis Road have prompted a private meeting with representatives of the West Virginia Department of Highways. The topic […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
Changes to magisterial districts out for public input as county redistricting begins
MORGANTOWN — A map representing changes to Monongalia County’s three magisterial districts has been made public as the county clerk’s office begins the redistricting process. County Clerk […]
City, county, social services come together for Scott Avenue warming shelter
MORGANTOWN — With temperatures dipping below freezing and winter rapidly approaching, various community partners have come together to open a warming shelter. The shelter, located in the […]
Mylan Park hopes to be home to BMX, the world’s first fully inclusive wheel park
MORGANTOWN — Mylan Park Foundation President Ron Justice admits the foundation knew next to nothing about BMX racing 18 months ago. You could say it’s getting a […]
Morgantown looking for grant dollars to assist with ice arena project
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown is hoping West Virginia’s Land and Water Conservation Fund can help cover a portion of the estimated $10.5 million needed to […]
Westover councilors ask to see evidence that would support investigation
WESTOVER — Westover City Council members Duane Tatar and Ralph Mullins sparred briefly Monday after Tatar reiterated his request that Mullins produce whatever evidence he has that […]
Mon Commission receives annual TIF report
MORGANTOWN — As of June 30, the four tax increment finance (TIF) districts in Monongalia County had realized a total increase in assessed value north of $300 […]
Former Camp Muffly superintendent facing embezzlement charge tied to park rentals
MORGANTOWN — Former Camp Muffly Superintendent Misty Seum is facing one felony count of embezzlement tied to rental payments accepted for park services. According to court records, […]
County jail bills going up in 2022
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission allocated $2.25 million in its current spending plan to cover the cost of housing the county’s prisoners in the North Central […]
Mon Commission funds swimming program for county’s youth
MORGANTOWN — In 2012, the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park was far from a certainty. It wasn’t a plan or a concept. It was a wish list […]