MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission declared in no uncertain terms on Wednesday that it will not negotiate with the United Mine Workers of America. The statement […]
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Nonprofit with historic ties looks to the future of Camp Muffly
MORGANTOWN — Ed Hawkins wrote the book on Camp Muffly. Literally. The English major turned dentist is finalizing a nearly decade-long passion project to document a place […]
County, Mon Health in talks regarding former MECAA 911 property
MORGANTOWN — In March, MECCA 911 moved into a new state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Monongahela River valley from a high atop the Morgantown Industrial Park. Now, Mon […]
Bloom secures third term on Mon Commission
Democrat Tom Bloom locked up a third six-year term on the Monongalia County Commission Tuesday evening, besting Republican challenger MaryAnn Folz 21,477 to 19,128. “I’m feeling a […]
Solar project in flux as county extends Longview PILT deadline
MORGANTOWN — In December 2020, the Monongalia County Commission finalized 30-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) agreements with subsidiaries of Longview Power anticipated to generate $60.7 […]
UMWA: Commission playing ‘political football’
MORGANTOWN — On Oct. 2, Monongalia County Commission President Sean Sikora indicated the commission would be willing to “have a conversation” with representatives of the United Mine […]
County looking to spend the last of its ARPA broadband funds
MORGANTOWN — In a quarterly update to the Monongalia County Commission, Comcast Compliance Manager Dana Gossert explained the design of a $17.8 million broadband expansion project is […]
Commission approves zoning change for McCullough Ave. development
MORGANTOWN — The construction of 30 three-bedroom townhomes on 2.45 acres along Morgantown’s municipal boundary is moving forward – with conditions. The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday […]
County VFDs take exception to commission’s plan for state fire dollars
MORGANTOWN — To quote a Paul Newman classic, ‘What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.’ At least, that’s certainly how it appears. Monongalia County Volunteer Fire […]
Commission to pass $500,000 to city, county fire departments
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission has more than $500,000 from the state waiting to be distributed to fire departments in the county. On Wednesday, it approved […]
