MORGANTOWN — With the primary now behind us, November’s contest for the Eastern District seat on the Monongalia County Commission can begin in earnest. Both Republican incumbent […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
With as many as 2,300 absentee ballots still out, all four levies above 60% mark
MORGANTOWN — It appears likely that all four excess levies currently on the books in Monongalia County will be renewed. Likely, but not yet certain. The four-year […]
North-central West Virginia group aims to house 35 during 100-day challenge
MORGANTOWN — North-central West Virginia is participating in a national movement to target and end homelessness among youth and young adults. The goal — to house 35 […]
City works with property owner to address homeless encampment
The owner of the Pennsylvania Avenue lot upon which a homeless encampment is located has expressed an interest in the city taking over the property. This is […]
Commission, MCHD talk future of public health
Fund them appropriately and let them do their jobs.That was the theme of some recent comments from Monongalia County Commissioners Ed Hawkins and Tom Bloom regarding the […]
Budget amendment good news, bad news for Morgantown tax collections
MORGANTOWN — A recent budget amendment passed by Morgantown City Council is a good news, bad news situation. The good news — the amendment reflects a net […]
Morgantown man charged with third degree arson after starting a dumpster fire in Sunnyside
A 22-year-old Morgantown man was charged with third-degree arson and destruction of property for a May 25 dumpster fire near 400 Beverly Ave., in Sunnyside. Following an […]
Blaney says early voting is going very slow
So far, the Monongalia County Clerk’s office has received more than 10,000 absentee ballots and expects as many as 4,000 more to be mailed in the next […]
Council conversation over ‘Diamond Village’ homeless camp continues
MORGANTOWN — Back and forth between city administration and a member of Morgantown City Council over a homeless encampment along Deckers Creek — referred to as Diamond […]
Morgantown native Matt Harbert to appear on America’s Got Talent
MORGANTOWN — “I’m going to be playing music … Well, I’ll say this — it has a bit of a twist to it.” If you want to […]