Potholes. Flooded roadways. Uprooted trees, resting precariously on utility lines. Rock slides. Driving in Monongalia County these days, Tom Bloom said Thursday, means keeping both hands on the wheel. All […]
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Mon Commission reinstates masks, prepares emergency declaration
MORGANTOWN — If you’re headed to a county facility, bring a mask. The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reinstated its mandatory mask policy as COVID-19, now in variant form, burns […]
Aug. 29 letters to the editor
Shame on Biden for disastrous withdrawal God help our fellow Americans, trapped in Afghanistan without rescue directives or communication. God help our Afghan allies by whose side we fought for […]
Mon Commission weighing a public/private venture to address problem roads
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission is looking to implement a process through which it can assist private property owners in addressing access roads that have either been orphaned or […]
Smith offers COVID update, Mon Commission passes vaccination policy
MORGANTOWN — “It’s my sincere hope,” County Health Officer Dr. Lee Smith began his remarks to the Monongalia County Commission, “that someday I’ll have some good news to bring forward.” […]
Mon Commission says it will not solicit public input on use of ARP money
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to use of the county’s roughly $20.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds, the buck stops with the Monongalia County Commission. And that body alone […]
Floods prompt county state of emergency declaration
MORGANTOWN — The door to federal emergency relief funds was opened Wednesday when the Monongalia County Commission unanimously voted to declare a state of emergency due to the flooding on […]
Floods prompt MUB request for American Rescue Plan funds from city, county
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board is calling on the Monongalia County Commission and Morgantown City Council for assistance in light of recent flooding brought on by historic rain events. […]
4-H project leads to request for Mon Commission; $1.9M carries over to 2022 budget
MORGANTOWN — Emma Sollars isn’t anywhere near old enough to vote. She is old enough, however, to appreciate the importance of history. She’s also old enough to task the Monongalia […]
Mon Commission wants to talk broadband with municipalities
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission was planning to conduct stakeholder meetings on the county’s comprehensive broadband plan in September. A recent special meeting of Star City Council, during which […]
