MORGANTOWN — Just three days after Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed suit against opioid makers Johnson & Johnson and its Janssen subsidiary, an Oklahoma judge approved a $572 million judgment […]
Local Government
After 66 years, County looking to replace Camp Muffly pool
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is taking steps to replace the 66-year-old Camp Muffly pool. During Wednesday’s regular meeting, the commission agreed to put together a request for proposals. […]
Kingwood hears complaints of ‘transients’ trespassing, littering and intimidating residents
KINGWOOD — Kingwood’s small town vibe is threatened by a group of people who are trespassing, intimidating residents, littering and possibly using drugs, a businessman told council this week. “They […]
Council to weigh in on MUB water line route next week
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council will cast a vote nearly four months in the making next week when it decides whether the Morgantown Utility Board can run a gravity-fed raw […]
Reedsville adds fence for safety at town hall
REEDSVILLE – New fencing is in place blocking a drop off next to Reedsville Town Hall. At an earlier meeting, council discussed removing the posts around a 20- foot area […]
State treasurer selects credit union to handle medical cannabis program finances
MORGANTOWN — The state treasurer’s office has selected a banker to handle transactions for the state medical cannabis program. Charleston-based Element Federal Credit Union submitted the winning proposal. The office […]
BOPARC board backs MUB’s recommended route through White Park
MORGANTOWN — The Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners voted 5-1 with one abstention on Monday to support MUB’s selected route through White Park for the placement of a raw […]
Arthurdale Heritage applying for National Historic Site designation
KINGWOOD — Preston Commissioners are endorsing Arthurdale Heritage’s bid to become the first National Historic Site in West Virginia. Arthurdale volunteer Deborah Miller spoke to commissioners Monday and got their […]
County asks CVB to consider space in new extension building
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission brought along a potential tenant during a recent tour of its $4.5 million Monongalia County Extension Service and 4-H Center, in Mylan Park. The […]
County, city see benefits to TIF districts
By Chris Schulz & Suzanne Elliott Former Morgantown Mayor Frank Scafella has seen the good, the bad and the potential of the greater Morgantown area. As an undergraduate at West […]
