MORGANTOWN – In one of its few non-unanimous votes in recent memory, the Monongalia County Commission split 2-1 Wednesday in favor of purchasing .5 acres of property that once held […]
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MUB asking county for payment in light of WestRidge bankruptcy
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Utility Board has repeatedly asked the county to make an immediate payment of $1,374,985.80 for water and sewer upgrades serving areas including the WestRidge development and […]
County to consider buying former Salvation Army property
MORGANTOWN – It appears as if the Monongalia County Commission is jumping on an opportunity to purchase property in downtown Morgantown. As part of the commission’s regular Wednesday agenda, the […]
Recreation, property management behind Flegal trail project
It’s a blustery fall afternoon and a growing group of individuals is pooling near the gated access to the Morgantown Utility Board’s Flegal Dam. Just beyond the gate lies the […]
Morgantown making combined utilities a priority talking point
MORGANTOWN – It’s not pleasant to think about, but combined sewer overflows are a fact of life in Morgantown. A combined sewer overflow, or CSO, is a byproduct of a […]
WestRidge bankruptcy filing not reflective of TIF district’s health
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission has secured the services of legal counsel to represent its interests in the wake of the WestRidge bankruptcy filing. The commission approved an engagement […]
Mon Commission wants elected officials to back county HR office
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission said Wednesday they remain committed to standing up an independent human resources department for the county. They’re asking the county’s other elected officials to […]
Westover Police Chief Adams announces November retirement
WESTOVER — Westover Police Chief Joe Adams is retiring after five years in the position. He made the announcement during Monday’s Westover City Council meeting. Adams was hired exactly five […]
Former Morgantown resident nabbed for 2024 Westover bank heist
WESTOVER – A former Morgantown resident suspected of robbing Westover’s Commerce Drive WesBanco Bank location on Oct. 23, 2024 has been arrested. Westover Police Chief Joe Adams said Scott Elgin […]
Morgantown wants clarification on election move scenarios
MORGANTOWN – The city of Morgantown would like the West Virginia Legislature to provide some additional guidance regarding its election alignment mandate. Senate Bill 50 – passed during the most […]
