MORGANTOWN – The feedback was not unexpected. In March, Morgantown City Council broached the topic of a potential increase to its $3 Safe Streets & Safe Community Fee – commonly […]
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‘Pushing the panic button’: County jail cost projections $1 million over budget
MORGANTOWN – “We’re pushing the panic button,” Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said. “We have to get a handle on this.” The comments came in response to recent projections indicating […]
Councilors: Red tape is stifling progress, costing the city money
MORGANTOWN – Inconsistent and overly burdensome. Members of Morgantown City Council said people looking to develop or undertake improvement projects within the city are too often met with an administrative […]
Furgison stepping down as finance director, city posts airport opening
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown Finance Director Jon Furgison has informed the city that he is moving on after less than two years in the role. Furgison took over the city’s finance […]
County, library system team up on ‘digital navigator’ pilot program
MORGANTOWN – Through ongoing projects with internet service providers Comcast and Frontier, the Monongalia County Commission has invested approximately $8 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to bring county […]
Early voting opens across West Virginia ahead of May 12 primary
MORGANTOWN — It’s election time again. The first votes in the 2026 Primary Election will be cast today as early voting opens across West Virginia ahead of the May 12 […]
Warner touts WV Office of Entrepreneurship during conference remarks
MORGANTOWN – “At its core, entrepreneurship is about courage,” West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner said Tuesday, addressing the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Annual Conference at the Morgantown Marriott. […]
Former teacher’s aide sues Mon County BOE while awaiting trial
MORGANTOWN – Christian Areford, a former North Elementary teacher’s aide facing charges for allegedly mistreating two disabled children, is suing the Monongalia County Board of Education. The lawsuit filed April […]
Enrout Properties preparing ‘premier’ site in Morgantown Industrial Park
MORGANTOWN – You’ve heard of curb appeal. But how about interstate appeal? Enrout Properties, owner of the Morgantown Industrial Park, is continuing its efforts to lure major investment in Monongalia […]
Granville’s municipal sales tax takes effect July 1
GRANVILLE – Come July 1, shoppers and diners frequenting the numerous University Town Centre businesses will start seeing a small, additional charge when it comes time to settle up. That’s […]
