MORGANTOWN – Six binders totaling more than 3,000 pages. That, in physical form, is the NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity currently before the […]
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A one, and a two: Commission approves Welk letter
MORGANTOWN — It wasn’t prompted by bubbles or smiling Norwegian accordion virtuosos. No polka, waltzes or big band swing. Just an unexpected email from a big, big fan. In what’s […]
Candidates listed for county, municipal races in May’s primary election
MORGANTOWN — With the Jan. 31 closure of the candidate filing period ahead of the May 12 primary election, the list of candidates is set for municipal and county races. […]
Woman suing county claiming she was assaulted during jail transport
MORGANTOWN – A Maryland woman is suing the Monongalia County Commission claiming she was physically and sexually assaulted by convicted murderer Jonathan Ramirez while both were being transported to North […]
Commission to serve as “conduit” for Trinity Christian School project
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a resolution authorizing participation in a master lease-sublease agreement in support of Trinity Christian School. The agreement will allow the school […]
Democrats Arnett, Knight file as county commission candidates
MORGANTOWN – With nine days remaining before the Jan. 31 candidate filing deadline for the May 12 primary election, incumbent Jeff Arnett and challenger Julie Knight, both Democrats, have thus […]
Commission: ‘Positive progress’ in talks regarding MCHD property
MORGANTOWN – In January 2022, WVU Health System President and CEO Albert Wright sat for a work session with the Monongalia County Commission to engage in a “meaningful conversation” about […]
Commission approves right-of-entry letters for Exit 155, touts DOH alliance
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved the language of right-of-entry letters for properties that could be impacted by the forthcoming reconfiguration of I-79 Exit 155 and the […]
New water line in place as Chaplin Hill projects wind down
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown Utility Board Communications Director Chris Dale the final component of MUB’s Chaplin Hill water system upgrade project is in place. It was no small feat. Contractor Snider […]
Bloom to lead commission, voices hopes, ‘major concerns’ for 2026
MORGANTOWN – As it does the first meeting each year, the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday selected a president from among its ranks. As it has multiple times during his […]













