MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission has more than $500,000 from the state waiting to be distributed to fire departments in the county. On Wednesday, it approved a method for […]
Local Government
Cheat Lake sewer rate increase set at 100%; project cost remains unknown
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council unanimously approved on first reading a 100% rate increase for the Morgantown Utility Board’s Cheat Lake sanitary sewer customers. The increase will be the first […]
Council postpones vote on significant ward map changes
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council wants more time and information before weighing in on the proposed changes recommended by the city’s Ward & Boundary Commission. As reported, the commission has […]
Morgantown Council will not put election question before city voters
MORGANTOWN — The question of whether the city of Morgantown should eliminate its standalone election and move onto the county’s primary ballot will not go before the city’s voters. An […]
MUB, Westover agreement gets PSC approval
The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Monday signed off on an agreement that gives operational control of Westover’s sanitary sewer utility to the Morgantown Utility Board. The […]
New election schedule, manager residency among potential charter changes
MORGANTOWN — Moving the city’s election in line with the May primary and easing the residency requirement for the city manager position are among a half-dozen city charter changes scheduled […]
Trails at Mason-Dixon Historical Park receive state recognition
Summer may be over, but Monongalia County’s Mason-Dixon Historical Park is as hot as ever. Last month, the West Virginia Department of Tourism announced the property would become just the […]
Commission to help address ‘shocking’ conditions on Alpine Street
MORGANTOWN — As the crow flies, lower Alpine Street is about 2,000 feet from Mon Health Medical Center. It’s a half-mile by car. It’s located between Riddle Avenue and Bergamont […]
Proposed changes would move Michael out of city’s 3rd Ward
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s 4th Ward could soon be home to two members of Morgantown City Council. The Morgantown Ward & Boundary Commission is recommending adjustments that, if adopted, would place […]
Monongalia County Assessor’s Office employees to hold UMWA vote
MORGANTOWN — The question of union representation in the Monongalia County Assessor’s Office will be put to a vote. In a short letter to the Monongalia County Commission, Assessor Mark […]
