MORGANTOWN — In 2012, the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park was far from a certainty. It wasn’t a plan or a concept. It was a wish list item. But even […]
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Morgantown Council, Mon Commission come together for work session
MORGANTOWN — Broadband, flood control, tourism, commerce, roads, American Rescue Plan Act spending. While the list of topics was extensive, there wasn’t a lot of new information presented during a […]
Mon Commission creates orphan road grant process, approves funding for two projects
MORGANTOWN — In consecutive action items Wednesday, the Monongalia County Commission created the Monongalia County Orphan Road Grant Program and approved funding for its first two successful applicants. All told, […]
Mon Commission weighing mandatory vaccination for county employees
MORGANTOWN -— Members of the Monongalia County Commission said Wednesday that the body is considering mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for county employees. This comes one week after the commission approved a […]
News imminent on new industrial park development
MORGANTOWN — Glenn Adrian, co-owner of Enrout Properties, and therefore the Morgantown Industrial Park, said news is imminent regarding a major employer coming to the park. “Hopefully, next week. It’s […]
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 […]
Mon Commission blocks MCHD cannabis dispensary regulations
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission Wednesday voted unanimously to disapprove the medical cannabis dispensary regulations passed May 27 by the county’s board of health. The vote represents the state’s […]
Mon Commission reacts to closure of former Blacksville No. 2 mine
MORGANTOWN — Members of the Monongalia County Commission responded to the announcement that 180 jobs at the former Blacksville No. 2 mine will be eliminated. During its most recent session, […]
Bloom tapped by Manchin to attend event prior to Wednesday’s joint session
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said the Monday evening phone call was unexpected, but welcome. “I received a phone call late Monday night and was invited by Sen. […]
Mon commission seeks directors for its park facilities
Monongalia County Commission may be buying a couple help-wanted ads soon. The commission is seeking a park supervisor to oversee its network of parks across the county, and another director […]
