MORGANTOWN — A $50 million healthcare products preparedness center is coming to Monongalia County — more specifically, the WestRidge Business & Retail Park. Gov. Jim Justice’s office confirmed on Wednesday […]
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Kanawha Commission asks Mon to support EMS funding push
MORGANTOWN — The Kanawha County Commission is asking its counterparts across the state to petition Gov. Jim Justice for money to stem the loss of EMS professionals in West Virginia. […]
More than 40 turn out for DEP meeting on “Science Facility”
MORGANTOWN — Data processing center. Science Facility. These are the terms used to describe a project proposed by Marion Energy Partners for placement in the Morgantown Industrial Park. What is […]
City removes comp time for understaffed police department
MORGANTOWN — On a good day, before the first mention of COVID-19, the Morgantown Police Department is 16 officers short. With nearly a quarter of the department’s 72 officer positions […]
Woodburn neighborhood (still) looking for a sign
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Woodburn neighborhood is entrenched in its very own whodunnit. Though, by now, it may be more of a cold case. Either way, it’s a sign — literally. […]
Bloom issues mask challenge: Just wear it
MORGANTOWN — “Mon County is exceptional. Our citizens are above the others, and we’re going to prove it.” And with that, Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom issued a challenge. […]
County COVID cases ‘through the roof,’ outbreaks in nursing, daycare facilities
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to discussion of COVID-19 infection rates, the phrase “through the roof” doesn’t exactly paint an encouraging picture. Unfortunately, County Health Officer Dr. Lee Smith explained […]
Bloom to lead Mon Commission in 2022
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission began its first meeting of 2022 by passing the president’s gavel from Sean Sikora to Tom Bloom. This year will mark Bloom’s 10th year […]
Morgantown Council moves forward with bonding for facility improvements
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council approved the first reading of a bond ordinance Tuesday that will convey ownership of city hall, the public works garage and the Norwood fire station […]
Extension granted for development of hydro power station in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — A November filing by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission extended the deadline for Rye Development to begin construction on a hydroelectric power station at the Morgantown Lock and […]
