Heavy rains have made their way through the region during the past few days, dousing the area with an average of 2 inches of rain and causing […]
Tag: Monongalia County
Assessor’s office pushing information to new county residents
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Assessor Mark Musick said he’s trying to make life a little easier for newcomers to the county. During a recent presentation before the […]
House resolution calls for study of state park possibilities for Cheat Lake
BY MIKE NOLTING A study resolution is moving in the House of Delegates to look at the possibility of making Cheat Lake in Monongalia County a state […]
Senate OKs bill to change Randall Reid-Smith’s job title, and bills on abortion, zoning and more
MORGANTOWN – The state Senate enthusiastically passed a bill on Wednesday to elevate the state Culture and History curator to cabinet secretary. It also moved bills concerning […]
Additional tax bills coming for nearly 2,700 parcels in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — Due to a “clerical error” in Charleston, additional property tax bills will be issued for nearly 2,700 parcels tied to oil and natural gas production […]
Lee Smith retiring after a decade as Mon County’s top doctor
MORGANTOWN — Lee Smith had it all worked out. After a career in emergency medicine, the good doctor figured he’d throttle down, coast into retirement in a […]
Mon County Judge taking appointments for Valentine’s and Leap Day weddings
For couples looking to set their anniversary dates apart from the rest, Monongalia County Circuit Judge Paul Gwaltney is offering the opportunity. Lovebirds can reserve times for […]
Sheriff’s department investigating fatal Tuesday night wreck on I-79
Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal wreck that occurred Tuesday night on Interstate 79. According to a release from the department, deputies were dispatched to […]
County tubing hill opens Friday
Ten inches of snow and temperatures in the mid-20s didn’t keep some tubers away from Chestnut Ridge Park & Campground Friday. The park opened its tubing hill […]
Third Grade Success Act implementation underway in Monongalia County Schools
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK Components of the Third Grade Success Act are being implemented in Monongalia County this year. House Bill 3035 lays out specific changes for schools […]
