REEDSVILLE -— Reedsville Council voted this week to swap some property with Superior Fibers. An email from Ella Belling, executive director of Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC), said the town […]
Local Government
Preston Commission says it is still working to get roads fixed
KINGWOOD — We haven’t forgotten the roads, Preston County commissioners said Tuesday. Commissioners said at their regular weekly meeting they continue to receive complaints about secondary roads from county residents. […]
City adopts mask ordinance for public buildings, penalties for noncompliance
MORGANTOWN — At midnight tonight not wearing a mask or face shield indoors in public within the city of Morgantown will become a misdemeanor punishable by a $25-$500 fine. That […]
Community forum backs two-part plan to slow COVID ‘wildfire’ in Mon County
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County’s Chief Medical officer equated the current state of COVID-19 in the county to a wildfire on Monday during a special meeting that saw unanimous support from […]
MUB hosts waste collection
Day set for Aug. 1; attendees must use precautions After careful review of coronavirus safety precautions, MUB will host the annual Monongalia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. This year’s […]
Mask mandate penalties, financial issues on the agenda for special meeting
MORGANTOWN — The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Monongalia County prompted Morgantown City Council to schedule a special meeting for 7:30 a.m. Tuesday to discuss various topics, including potential […]
CVB ready to take a cautious first step back after COVID-19 cancellations
MORGANTOWN — The equation is simple Busy hotels collect more lodging taxes. More lodging taxes mean bigger budgets for CVBs. For the Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitors Bureau, lodging […]
Independence will receive water in 3 to 4 weeks
Newburg collects $920 with spring cleanup project NEWBURG — After 12 years of planning and work, Independence could soon be hooked up to the Newburg water system. Sheena Hunt, executive […]
Morgantown Council considering creation of Wiles Hill overlay district
MORGANTOWN — Some 18 months after a zoning map amendment request prompted a number of Wiles Hill residents to speak out, Morgantown City Council looks to be on the verge […]
Morgantown Council, county commission talk mask mandate
MORGANTOWN — Members of Morgantown City Council said they would like to conduct a special meeting on a number of COVID-19 related issues, including the possibility of implementing municipal fines […]
