MORGANTOWN — It took the Monongalia County Commission about 15 minutes to work through a light agenda during Wednesday’s regular meeting. The body updated longstanding intergovernmental agreements […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
Leaving needles in public could mean jail time under proposed code
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council intends to take up an amendment to city code that would make leaving used needles on public or private property a misdemeanor […]
Musick: Staff deserve high marks after recent state monitoring
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Assessor Mark Musick told The Monongalia County Commission that he wanted to take a moment to brag following recent state monitoring of the […]
Hope Hill Sobering Center facing closure due to lack of use
MORGANTOWN -— In theory, the Hope Hill Sobering Center couldn’t miss. It was viewed as the missing piece — the step between letting a visibly intoxicated […]
Statler: Bills scratch the surface of what’s needed for state’s VFD, EMS services
MORGANTOWN — Delegate Joe Statler, R-Monongalia, said a trio of bills passed during the recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature are “a good step forward” […]
HB 125 looks to clear up property tax rebate confusion
MORGANTOWN — During a brief report Wednesday before the Monongalia County Commission, Assessor Mark Musick explained that all West Virginians who pay in a timely fashion are […]
Monongahela River receives Marine Highway designation M-79
MORGANTOWN — Monongahela River might be its given name, but you can call it M-79 for short. Late last week, the United States Department of Transportation Maritime […]
Chestnut Brew Works riverfront move is off
WESTOVER — In response to a question from Councilor Shawna Cross, Westover Public Works Director Jason Stinespring said Monday that he no longer believes Chestnut Brew Works […]
Mon Commission ready to explore ‘all options’ for volunteer fire companies
MORGANTOWN — As part of the recent conversation surrounding the financial problems facing the Star City Volunteer Fire Department, members of the Monongalia County Commission say they’re […]
Heavy trucks driving on the sidewalk as city awaits 2024 Brockway paving
MORGANTOWN — Have you ever gotten frustrated behind the wheel and considered popping up on the sidewalk for a bit to avoid potholes or a tight stretch of […]
