MORGANTOWN — MECCA 911 Director Jim Smith said the state intends to troubleshoot local components of its Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN) with a particular focus on its effectiveness in […]
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Mon Commission, Comcast announce $17.8M broadband deal
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Tuesday announced a $17.8 million public/private partnership with Comcast to deliver broadband access to the county’s western end and other unserved areas over […]
UMWA to Mon County Commission: We’re not going away
MORGANTOWN — Since talk of potential United Mine Workers of America representation in the county assessor’s office became public in late April, members of the Monongalia County Commission have kept […]
Commission says it will not support union vote in assessor’s office
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday said it does not believe third-party representation is in the best interest of the county or its employees and it will not […]
Commissioners say community, not government, the answer to unhoused crisis
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday reiterated their belief that it’s not solely the responsibility of government to solve social issues, like homelessness. As has been […]
Mon County opens grant process for directly allocated opioid dollars
MORGANTOWN — When it comes to the state’s opioid-settlement dollars, there are two pools of money. There’s nearly $1 billion dollars to be distributed at the state level through the […]
Commission says it needs details on Bartlett House situation
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission said Wednesday they are not comfortable providing a financial lifeline to Bartlett Housing Solutions until the agency opens up its books. Commissioner […]
Commission initiates planning process for Lockside Road facilities
MORGANTOWN — If you’ve ever driven down Lockside Road, off River Road, a couple things are quickly apparent. One, it’s short — about a quarter mile from start to dead […]
Mon Commission contacted about ‘organizing efforts’ in assessor’s office
MORGANTOWN — There appears to be at least some talk of unionizing the Monongalia County Assessor’s office. The Dominion Post obtained an email dated April 12 submitted to the county […]
Mon Commission meets county’s next health officer, approves MCHD fee increase
MORGANTOWN — There were concerns, Dr. Lee Smith admitted Wednesday to the Monongalia County Commission. As the county health officer, he’d spent a decade building the Monongalia County Health Department […]
