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 […]
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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 […]
No drama in commission, assessor races as turnout dips below 30%
MORGANTOWN — There wasn’t much drama to be had in the county races for the Western District seat on the Monongalia County Commission and Monongalia County Assessor. Both races […]
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 […]
Region 4 starting over in search for WV First Foundation director
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia’s 13-county Region 4 is starting over in its search for a regional director to serve on the West Virginia First Foundation — the 11-member body that […]
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 […]
Helping the food insecure
Representatives from more than a dozen local nonprofit organizations that serve people in need of food gathered Thursday morning for a discussion on how they can work together to better […]
Bridge project may begin this year, DOH still committed to interchange
MORGANTOWN — During a public meeting held in October at Westwood Middle School, the West Virginia Division of Highways said it was aiming to begin construction of a new Morgantown […]
DOH says nobody working specifically for Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia Division of Highways says there is nobody working for District 4 specifically tasked with addressing issues in Monongalia County. Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom […]
