MORGANTOWN – It’s been a sticking point from the start. In October 2024, the Monongalia County Commission formalized the distribution method through which it would disperse state funds coming in […]
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County finalizes $4.1 million purchase of new health department building
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a purchase agreement for $4.1 million with White Birch Properties LLC for the 55,000 square-foot White Birch Tower II and attached […]
Knight defeats Arnett, will face Lytle for county commission seat
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission’s Eastern District will have a new representative come 2027 as Julie Knight knocked off incumbent Jeff Arnett in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. Knight, a political […]
County looking at municipalities, WVU as jail costs continue to soar
MORGANTOWN – At noon Friday, the cost of an Uber ride from Morgantown to the North Central Regional Jail in Doddridge County was $107. That’s more than three times what […]
County finalizing health department move to White Birch Towers
MORGANTOWN – The Dominion Post has confirmed that the Monongalia County Commission is finalizing an agreement that will move the Monongalia County Health Department to White Birch Towers, located at […]
‘Pushing the panic button’: County jail cost projections $1 million over budget
MORGANTOWN – “We’re pushing the panic button,” Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said. “We have to get a handle on this.” The comments came in response to recent projections indicating […]
County, library system team up on ‘digital navigator’ pilot program
MORGANTOWN – Through ongoing projects with internet service providers Comcast and Frontier, the Monongalia County Commission has invested approximately $8 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to bring county […]
Mon Commission brings on legal counsel to follow MARL process
MORGANTOWN – As anticipated, the Monongalia County Commission will join its counterparts in Preston, Mineral and Hampshire counties in filing for intervenor status with the West Virginia Public Service Commission […]
After years of negotiation, county taking offers on MCHD property
MORGANTOWN – For years, WVU Hospitals has coveted the county-owned properties sitting in the heart of its Morgantown campus that are home to the Monongalia County Health Department. Now, at […]
Monongalia County to intervene in MARL application before PSC
MORGANTOWN – Monongalia County Commission President Tom Bloom said Wednesday that the commission will file for intervenor status with the West Virginia Public Service Commission in regard to the MidAtlantic […]
