Fully vaccinated. The definition of the phrase has changed over time. When the Monongalia County Commission adopted its employee vaccination policy last August, it meant one or […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
MUB prepping projects ahead of infrastructure funding windfall
MORGANTOWN — With the promise of millions in infrastructure dollars flowing into West Virginia, the Morgantown Utility Board is positioning a handful of capital improvement initiatives in […]
Beach announces plan to run for Monongalia County Commission
MORGANTOWN — Sen. Bob Beach, D-Monongalia, announced in the fall that he would not seek reelection to the West Virginia Senate. It appears his focus has shifted […]
WestRidge finalizing negotiations with Owens & Minor for new facility
MORGANTOWN — A $50 million healthcare products preparedness center is coming to Monongalia County — more specifically, the WestRidge Business & Retail Park. Gov. Jim Justice’s office […]
Kanawha Commission asks Mon to support EMS funding push
MORGANTOWN — The Kanawha County Commission is asking its counterparts across the state to petition Gov. Jim Justice for money to stem the loss of EMS professionals […]
More than 40 turn out for DEP meeting on “Science Facility”
MORGANTOWN — Data processing center. Science Facility. These are the terms used to describe a project proposed by Marion Energy Partners for placement in the Morgantown Industrial […]
City removes comp time for understaffed police department
MORGANTOWN — On a good day, before the first mention of COVID-19, the Morgantown Police Department is 16 officers short. With nearly a quarter of the department’s […]
Woodburn neighborhood (still) looking for a sign
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 […]
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. […]
