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Mon, Preston DOH look to hire seasonal workers

Both Division of Highways offices in Monongalia and Preston counties have openings to fill. DOH spokesman Brent Walker said during snow and ice removal season, the DOH hires temporary people with CDL licenses “to help accommodate the season.” Some are retired DOH workers who want to make extra money. But that’s not a requirement, and the temp jobs can transition to permanent positions for some, Walker said. Mon County has a quota of 40 workers and currently has 28 permanent and seven temporary workers, “which suggests we are short five,” Walker said. But the number is ...

Renovations to Hazel Ruby McQuain Park near completion

Harman Hartman, superintendent and field engineer for March-Westin, said renovation of the city’s riverfront amenities remains on schedule. “The three buildings there, we’re about 98% complete on them. We just have some touch-up work left on those,” he said. “We’re going to be ...

A look back at 2019’s biggest stories from Monongalia County

A deal to bring a $1.1 billion power plant expansion, the merging of EMS services, the opening of a new aquatic center and the reintroduction of subdivision regulations all made news in Monongalia County in 2019. New PILOT The Monongalia County Commission and Longview Power are working on a PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, agreement for the $1.1 billion solar and natural gas expansion planned for the coal-fired power plant on Fort Martin Road. This will be the second such agreement between the power producer and the county. As incentive to build the 710 megawatt, $2.2 billion coal ...

Rabid kitten bites 3 veterinary employees

A kitten found downtown last week off Willey Street that was taken to a veterinary clinic bit some employees and was later found to have rabies. The employees are undergoing post-exposure rabies prophylaxis treatment, according to a registered sanitarian from Monongalia County Health Department’s environmental health program. The kitten was sent to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Laboratory Services last Thursday by MCHD Environmental Health; results came back Friday that the cat was positive for rabies. “Rabies is spread through saliva,” said ...

CMA Church of Morgantown hosts event to feed the homeless

The doors open downtown, but churches all over Monongalia County come to feed those who need a meal. Debby Borrelli of St. Paul Lutheran Church said the Circle of Friends, a group that offers those meals, make sure that there are different locations where a meal is available. The CMA ...

Dominion Energy assistance programs can help customers save energy, money this winter

CLARKSBURG — As the region sees signs of winter, Dominion Energy West Virginia reminds customers of flexible bill payment options and energy assistance programs as well as offers some energy-saving tips. While improving your home’s energy efficiency, these can also help ease financial stress for customers facing economic struggles and those on fixed incomes. “We encourage those who may be facing financial hardship to learn more about special payment arrangements and take advantage of our energy assistance programs and conservation tips,” DEWV director Jonell Carver said. To ...