MORGANTOWN — Employees of the Monongalia County Commission will receive a pay increase starting in July. As a part of Wednesday’s regular meeting, the commission approved raises of up to […]
Local Government
‘Historic’ omnibus education bill passes 18-16
Gov. Jim Justice: ‘I look forward to signing it’ CHARLESTON — The situation in the state Senate swiftly moved from ominous to omnibus. Severe weather caused Capitol lights to flicker […]
Open For All initiative among focus of human rights commission
MORGANTOWN — “When a business opens to the public, that means they’re open to all.” Morgantown Human Rights Commission Chairperson Jan Derry explained as much while describing the commission’s Open […]
DOH reps attend commission meeting to attempt to explain progress
KINGWOOD — A week after Preston commissioners complained about poor communication and planning from the Division of Highways, representatives were at the commission meeting. District 4 Engineer Darby Clayton and […]
Star City Council to focus on park and trail
BY TRAVIS WILLIAMSON, For The Dominion Post Star City Council held its first session of the new term this week and all members, new and old, were present, in addition […]
Annexation sessions planned, MUB recommendation delayed
MORGANTOWN — About 24 hours after an estimated 300 people packed a community meeting opposed to the City of Morgantown’s annexation plan, a handful showed up to deliver the message […]
Huge crowd turns out for F.A.I.R. annexation meeting
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Manager Paul Brake has said he expects a contentious response as the city attempts to annex thousands of residents and hundreds of businesses. Judging by Monday’s […]
House moves yet another omnibus education bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The House of Delegates is considering yet another version of an omnibus education bill. “We’re painting a new picture here,” said House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay on […]
Morgantown sets dates for public meetings on annexation
MORGANTOWN — If you’re interested in Morgantown’s plan to bring 3.8 square miles of additional property into its boundaries using annexation by minor boundary adjustment, you can learn more at […]
Osage residents waiting for help with hazardous property
MORGANTOWN — “We’re working on it.” Lifelong Osage resident Dolly King said that’s the typical response she receives whenever she asks the county what’s being done about the building crumbling in […]
