MORGANTOWN -- As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. As a public health leader in a state that perpetually finds itself at the bottom of national health rankings, Monongalia County Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins said it’s long past time for West ...
MORGANTOWN - Monongalia County Commissioner Sean Sikora said the county’s fiscal year 2025-’26 budget passed Wednesday was among the most challenging he’s experienced in the position. Sikora, who spearheads the budgeting process alongside County Administrator Rennetta McClure, noted ...
MORGANTOWN -- Local officials and the WVU Student Government Association are looking to lend a hand to the West Virginia Division of Highways in addressing a recurring source of frustration. Later this month, volunteers will launch a summer long initiative to assist in roadway maintenance ...
MORGANTOWN - Have businesses across West Virginia been collecting sales taxes for municipalities they’re not located in? The answer to that question is almost certainly yes. Evidence shows it’s been happening here. During a recent presentation of the city’s proposed $45.4 ...
MORGANTOWN -- It’s not long by any stretch - about 105 words in total. But some lawmakers are hoping House Bill 2892, introduced Feb. 24 by West Virginia Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha, will have the final word when it comes to individuals using roads to interact with the ...
MORGANTOWN -- It was never meant to be permanent. In 2014, after a confluence of events rapidly crippled the county-wide recycling program operated by the Monongalia County Solid Waste Authority, the county commission set up a spartan, stop-gap effort to keep recycling available for ...