James Kotcon, Conservation Committee Chairman for the West Virginia Sierra Club, deferred to the Great One when asked his thoughts on the pending 30-year payment in lieu […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
Justice spells out state’s two-phase COVID-19 vaccination plan
MORGANTOWN — “The vaccine will protect us from this virus and save lives,” Gov. Jim Justice said. “There’s no question.” There does remain a question, however, of […]
Commission ‘ecstatic’ about PILT agreement, makes documents available
Ecstatic. That’s how Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom described the commission’s mood following a 5-0 vote from the Monongalia County Board of Education on Tuesday that all […]
Commission is expected to sign off on Solomon Road annex plan
The Monongalia County Commission is expected to sign off on an annexation plan today that will bring about 170 acres along Solomon Road, and Solomon Road itself, […]
Gov. Justice said he expects first batch of vaccines to arrive within the next week
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice on Monday said he expects 16,575 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to be in West Virginia by the start of next […]
Legalization of medical cannabis draws criticism
Addiction specialist, doctor argue against use “This was a bad idea from the outset.” That’s how Richard Vaglienti, a physician with 30 years specializing in pain management, […]
Counter filed in property dispute
Wings Ole owner takes next step against city’s claim The city of Morgantown is using the eminent domain process to retroactively make the illegal legal. That, in […]
Lee Smith: Public health to lead the charge on COVID-19 vaccine
MORGANTOWN — “This is our moment to shine,” Monongalia County Health Officer Lee Smith said on Thursday when asked what role the county health department would play […]
Mon Commission approves county raises, one-time pay for MCHD employees
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved raises for county employees and one-time supplemental pay for employees of the Monongalia County Health Department. County employees […]
Haws sits in on first meeting as council gets assurances from trash hauler
MORGANTOWN — Tuesday was a busy first day for Morgantown City Manager Kim Haws. Haws said he spent much of the day making the rounds, introducing himself […]
