MORGANTOWN — Fundamentally unfair, counterintuitive and counterproductive. That is how the Monongalia County Commission described a state decision to temporarily reduce by half the number of COVID-19 […]
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County puts up $100,000 for sobering center, expresses concern over SB 12
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday committed $100,000 to get the Mountaineer Regional Sobering Center off the ground. The short-term care facility will be an […]
Senate to vote Tuesday on county health department bill opposed by counties and health departments
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate on Tuesday will have up for passage a bill to give counties and cities final say in local health board rules. Senate […]
City seeks partners to help fund sobering center project
MORGANTOWN — It’s an ambitious plan. Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli admits as much. But why not? The state put up more than $3 million in CARES […]
MCHD price gouging concerns passed on to state insurance commissioner
MORGANTOWN — In November, Monongalia County Health Officer Lee Smith said he believed the health department’s insurance provider was using COVID-19 as an excuse to engage in […]
Commission: Vaccination scheduling calls showing up as spam
MORGANTOWN — It may be a ship captain trying to sell you a timeshare. It may be a nice lady concerned about your vehicle’s extended warranty. Or […]
Commission seeks plan for comprehensive county-wide broadband
MORGANTOWN — The goal is pretty straightforward — adequate broadband access for every resident of Monongalia County. Now, how do you make it happen? That question will […]
Commission extends COVID assistance to CVB, approves Camp Muffly bid
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission voted Wednesday to extend its efforts to assist the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in light of the ongoing […]
Regional jail fees weigh heavy on counties
By Will Dean and Kathy Plum Newsroom@DominionPost.com Counties in West Virginia are responsible for a lot of bills — including the cost of housing inmates from the […]
Burlington, HomeGoods among stores coming to WestRidge Commons
MORGANTOWN — HomeGoods. Ross Dress for Less. Burlington. Shoe Carnival. PetSmart. According to information provided by WestRidge, all five national retailers are under lease and coming to […]
