MORGANTOWN — “This is just not sustainable.” Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom lamented that the annual increases in the cost of group employee health insurance is on a trajectory that […]
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Granville holds final standalone election
The town of Granville conducted its final standalone municipal election on Tuesday before joining the county-run primary ballot in May. According to unofficial results, 50 votes were cast. The five […]
Partnerships part of the state’s plan to address future road projects
MORGANTOWN – The words “partners” and “partnerships” were repeated time and again Monday as Gov. Patrick Morrisey laid out foundational changes in how the state is going to address roads […]
Morrisey: Massive culture change needed on roads
BRIDGEPORT – Broken roads. Broken bridges, Broken system. Broke. Gov. Patrick Morrisey traveled to the heart of road condition discontent on Monday to announce what he’s calling a “massive culture […]
Report: Ratepayers will foot the bill for power transmission project
MORGANTOWN — Depending on who you ask, NextEra’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission project will either take advantage of West Virginia ratepayers and countryside to power up data centers in Virginia […]
City creating second safe surrender site, cutting taxes for some small businesses
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown is taking advantage of a recent change in state code to create the city’s second safe surrender site. Safe surrender sites are designated locations […]
Riverfront effort picks up steam, railroad release remains elusive
WESTOVER — Much like the Little Engine that Could, the city of Westover isn’t letting a stubborn obstacle halt progress towards its goal – the vitalization of a portion of […]
BOPARC receives four bids for lower Marilla Park project
MORGANTOWN — I’m not saying the amenities in lower Marilla Park are outdated, but the lights are coin operated. True story. For $2/hour, you can illuminate your struggling tennis game. […]
What is enough? Commission discusses support with shelter director
MORGANTOWN — In the current Monongalia County Commission budget, roughly $1.1 million of the $43.6 million spending plan is allocated to social services. That number doesn’t include more than $500,000 […]
After five-week delay, DOH says Walnut Street work ready to resume
MORGANTOWN — If you spend any amount of time downtown, you’re likely aware that one lane of upper Walnut Street, as well as the adjacent sidewalk, has been off limits […]
