MORGANTOWN – Contrary to the recommendations of both the Monongalia County Planning Commission and the West Virginia Division of Highways, the Monongalia County Commission approved an amendment to the West […]
Local Government
Preston County recognizes Nicklow’s 30 years of service
KINGWOOD – Members of the Preston County Commission took time during their meeting Tuesday to thank Clark Nicklow for his 30 years of service. Nicklow started as a member of […]
Morgantown councilors express concerns over city’s BZA
MORGANTOWN – Less than a week after a quorum of the Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals voted 2-1 to deny a conditional use for a recovery home in the former […]
Potential charter hurdle cleared, Morgantown begins election move
MORGANTOWN – With a potential charter roadblock cleared by the West Virginia Legislature, Morgantown City Council is moving forward with the state-mandated realignment of its municipal election. Morgantown City Council […]
Westover City Council approves budget carryover, paving contract
WESTOVER – Westover City Council on Monday approved a budget amendment reflecting a $1,515,780 increase in the city’s unassigned fund, also known as carryover. As part of the $12,984,603 budget […]
MUB approves $1 million to address sinking situation on Patteson
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Utility Board is hopeful it can begin addressing the underlying issues destabilizing the ground beneath a portion of the Patteson Drive Burger King parking lot as […]
Preston County talks ARPA funds, America 250 event
KINGWOOD – America 250, ARPA funds and coal severance were the main topics at Tuesday’s Preston County Commission meeting. County Administrator Nathan Raybeck said that the American Rescue Plan Act […]
BZA denies conditional use for University Avenue recovery house
MORGANTOWN – The question of whether the former sorority house at 1493 University Ave. should be used as a recovery home packed the Morgantown City Hall meeting chamber Wednesday evening. […]
Commission approves state-mandated raise for county’s elected officials
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved increased salaries for the county’s elected officials, as well as an adjustment to the sheriff’s commission on taxes, in accordance with […]
Flock Safety not the only automated license plate readers in town
MORGANTOWN – Just as it has nationally, the use of automated surveillance – particularly automated license plate reader cameras – has become a point of contention in Monongalia County of […]
