When it comes to the construction of a new building on the Battelle District Fairgrounds, Clay-Battelle FFA Alumni Association President Keith Watson is sure of two things. One, the local […]
Tag: Monongalia County Commission
Bloom confident Mon County can sprint past Laidley Field for state track meet
MORGANTOWN — With the exception of a two-year construction hiatus in the ’70s, Laidley Field (now University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field) has hosted the West Virginia High School […]
Star City looking to bring town’s elections in line with county, state
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved ballot access for a referendum to be put before the voters of Star City that would move the town’s municipal election to coincide […]
Mon Commission gives Morgantown, MUB a month for Popenoe Run progress
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission said Wednesday that bad blood between the city of Morgantown and the Morgantown Utility Board seems to be delaying a project intended […]
Mon Commission confirms Sparkz hope has fizzled
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission conceded Wednesday that any hope of bringing the Sparkz “gigafactory” to Monongalia County has fizzled. The commission approved up to $60,000 in funding to the […]
Local confidence fading on placement of battery factory
MORGANTOWN — Remember when you first heard the word “gigafactory?” It was probably back in March, when we all learned energy startup Sparkz planned to start building one this year […]
Mon Commission announces $95M grant request
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commission meetings don’t typically draw a crowd. Wednesday’s did. Fitting, as the commission officially announced its campaign to secure up to $95 million to improve access […]
Mon Commission puts scaled-back EMS levy on November ballot
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved ballot access for a scaled back version of the excess levy in support of Mon EMS. As previously reported, Mon EMS […]
County, partners seeking $95 million to improve access to Mylan Park
MORGANTOWN — With a $66 million commitment from the West Virginia Department of Highways for I-79 Exit 155 improvements already in hand, a contingent of stakeholders is looking for $95 […]
Mon Commission provides $300,000 to be matched by anonymous donor
MORGANTOWN — Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia is looking to get while the getting is good. And thanks to the generosity of a local, but anonymous, donor, […]
