MORGANTOWN — What direct benefit will NextEra’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link power transmission project provide to Monongalia County and its residents in trade for clearing a 200-foot swath […]
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Mon Commission not getting swept up in Richard water issues
MORGANTOWN — “We’re frustrated,” Monongalia County Commission President Jeff Arnett said Wednesday, “But we’re not giving up.” Arnett’s comments were directed to Richard-area resident and property owner […]
What is enough? Commission discusses support with shelter director
MORGANTOWN — In the current Monongalia County Commission budget, roughly $1.1 million of the $43.6 million spending plan is allocated to social services. That number doesn’t include […]
Owens & Minor cuts ribbon on state-of-the-art distribution center
With 25 facilities spread across the state, and beyond, WVU Health System is taking the fight to the chronic disease and health challenges that have plagued West […]
Richard water dispute back before county commission
There’s a lot of water in Richard. Not a big surprise, really. The tiny, incorporated area just beyond Sabraton on Earl L Core Road (W.Va. 7) sits […]
County commission commends response to Easter weekend storm
MORGANTOWN — In his tenure on the Monongalia County Commission, Jeff Arnett said he’s come to understand that unexpected, early-morning phone calls are rarely made to deliver […]
MCSD nears full staffing levels with addition of seven deputies
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Sheriff Todd Forbes said you’d likely have to go back the better part of a decade — to the tenure of former Sheriff […]
County budget remains ‘robust’ despite drop in projected tax revenue
MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said the county’s fiscal year 2025-’26 budget passed Wednesday was among the most challenging he’s experienced in the position. Sikora, […]
County asking BOE, Westover to return some tax dollars tied to TIF
MORGANTOWN — Budgetary requests are nothing new to Monongalia County Commission. In fact, the body is currently working through dozens of them received as part of finalizing […]
County VFDs sound the alarm on aging tanker
MORGANTOWN — The National Fire Protection Agency recommends removing fire apparatus from frontline service after 10-15 years of use. Monongalia County’s lone tanker, which operates out of […]
