MORGANTOWN – Attorneys representing the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Monongalia County Commissioners Jeff Arnett, Tom Bloom and Sean Sikora, and Sheriff Todd Forbes, have asked U.S. District […]
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Commission approves $44 million spending plan for Fiscal Year 2027
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved a $44,011,156 county budget for the 2027 fiscal year beginning July 1. That number represents a decrease of about 2.3% from […]
Commission approves sizable tax exoneration for Bitcoin mining site
MORGANTOWN – A ruling from the West Virginia Office of Tax Appeals regarding the taxation of personal property for data centers and other “high technology” businesses is going to cost […]
MUB notes heroic efforts during cold snap, outsources MS4 efforts
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown Utility Board President Erik Carlson said he’s sure everyone is pleased to see some relief from the recent run of frigid temperatures. He’s also sure few are […]
Project Rainbow founder responds to proposed house bill, ‘488’ 911 calls
MORGANTOWN – Erin Shelton, the founder of Project Rainbow and director of Rainbow House – a local shelter prioritizing LGBTQ individuals experiencing homelessness – said Project Rainbow welcomes discussion regarding […]
House Bill 4403 would define oversight for state’s homeless shelters
MORGANTOWN – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates aims to bring “uniform oversight, registration, and enforcement standards” to West Virginia’s homeless shelters. House Bill 4403, or […]
Report: WVU, WVU Hospitals have $14.3 billion impact on state
MORGANTOWN – WVU on Monday released the findings of a comprehensive analysis of the combined economic impact of WVU and WVU Health System on the state of West Virginia and […]
Commission approves right-of-entry letters for Exit 155, touts DOH alliance
MORGANTOWN – The Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday approved the language of right-of-entry letters for properties that could be impacted by the forthcoming reconfiguration of I-79 Exit 155 and the […]
Bloom to lead commission, voices hopes, ‘major concerns’ for 2026
MORGANTOWN – As it does the first meeting each year, the Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday selected a president from among its ranks. As it has multiple times during his […]
City wants county property to match downtown’s ‘character and standards’
MORGANTOWN – The city of Morgantown has reached out to the Monongalia County Commission regarding the county’s future use of approximately 0.5 acres of property that once held The Salvation […]
