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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Three-way agreement approved for $135 million Exit 155 project
MORGANTOWN — The old proverb teaches that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. On Wednesday, the West Virginia Division of Highways, Monongalia […]
Second round of county opioid grants announced
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission has concluded its second round of opioid grant funding, announcing seven awards totaling $454,900. The funds being distributed are provided to […]
Report: Acorn Village flooding not a result of development
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Director of Planning Andrew Gast-Bray said Wednesday the flooding that occurred in and around Acorn Village earlier this month was not caused by […]
Monongalia County Commission wants to sit down with NextEra
MORGANTOWN — After being inundated in recent weeks with correspondence and public comment against a power transmission project eyeing a potential route through parts of Monongalia County, […]
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 […]
Mon Commission grappling with soaring insurance costs
MORGANTOWN — “This is just not sustainable.” Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom lamented that the annual increases in the cost of group employee health insurance is on […]
Report: Ratepayers will foot the bill for power transmission project
MORGANTOWN — Depending on who you ask, NextEra’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission project will either take advantage of West Virginia ratepayers and countryside to power up data […]
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 […]
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 […]
