MORGANTOWN — It was April 2019 when residents first noticed trees marked for removal in White Park, kicking off a months-long drama between the city of Morgantown […]
Tag: Monongalia County Commission
Mon Commission approves funds for VFDs, county ballpark events
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a $22,884 expenditure on Wednesday aimed at improving communication for the county’s volunteer fire departments. County Administrator Rennetta McClure explained […]
Mon Commission remembers former commissioner, approves 2024 budget
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Jeff Arnett said Wednesday the commission would request the county courthouse flag be flown at half-staff in honor of former commissioner Bill […]
Mileground project now expected to stretch into late 2023
MORGANTOWN — Construction on the Mileground widening project is now expected to stretch through the majority of 2023. West Virginia Department of Transportation Spokesperson Jennifer Dooley confirmed […]
Hagans community comes to Mon Commission with internet request
MORGANTOWN — Hawkins Run Road resident Tamara Cline is afraid she’s about to win a $20 bet. That was her wager when she learned from a neighbor […]
Morgantown, Star City, MUB among those looking for federal earmarks
They’ve been called pork, earmarks and, most recently, congressionally directed spending. Regardless of what these federal set-asides are called, they represent an opportunity for a long list […]
Mayfield Road residents say traffic, road conditions becoming dangerous
MORGANTOWN — The dance. That’s how longtime Mayfield Road resident Brent Field described the forced negotiation that occurs when two vehicles meet on the one-lane country road. […]
Health Right clinic move on hold, Friendship House shutting down
MORGANTOWN — In September 2021, the city of Morgantown approached Milan Puskar Health Right with an offer — agree to move the clinic (341 Spruce Street) and […]
Mon Commission gets update on Ring 11 broadband project
MORGANTOWN — Getting broadband internet service in large portions of western Monongalia County is difficult. The largely rural, forested terrain and topographical challenges have left large swaths […]
Mon Commission, MUB, WestRidge finalize agreement for upgrade projects
MORGANTOWN — Three signatures, one “unprecedented” collaborative effort. Representatives of the Monongalia County Commission, the Morgantown Utility Board and developer WestRidge put pen to paper Wednesday, indicating […]