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6 days ago

Monongalia County Commission adopts $44.0 million FY2027 budget, holds levy rate steady The Monongalia County Commission approved a $44,011,156 fiscal year 2027 budget March 25, 2026, holding the levy rate steady and trimming overall spending about 2.23% from last year while maintaining public-safety and grant funding priorities.

Monongalia County has approved a balanced $44 million budget for FY2027, prioritizing public safety and community needs while keeping taxes steady.

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1 week ago

Monongalia County approves community corrections grant application, MAP support and multiple procurement actions The commission approved a $260,453 community corrections grant application (with an MOU required), a $150,000 one-year economic development services agreement with the Morgantown Area Partnership and several procurement and requisition actions including Harmony Grove requisition #43 and release of RFQ 2026MCC-001.

Monongalia County just approved a $260,453 community corrections grant and a $150,000 support agreement with the Morgantown Area Partnership—big moves for local development!

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1 week ago

Public commenter urges Monongalia County to intervene in PSC docket over WATI/Marl filings During public comment, Judith Delagarza told the commission that neighboring counties have sought intervenor status in a PSC proceeding related to Marl and WATI and asked Monongalia County to follow suit; commissioners said they will seek counsel before taking formal action.

Monongalia County's treasurer is rallying support for intervenor status in a crucial Public Service Commission case, urging action before the June 1 deadline!

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1 week ago

Monongalia County approves $5 million EDA application for Stonewood Forest infrastructure The Monongalia County Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing submission of a $5,000,000 application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to modernize water, sewer and road infrastructure in the Stonewood Forest community; the county will provide no local match.

Monongalia County is taking a major step forward by applying for $5 million to modernize essential infrastructure in Stonewood Forest—no local match required!

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1 week ago

Monongalia County approves $5 million EDA application for Stonewood Forest infrastructure The Monongalia County Commission authorized submitting a $5 million application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to modernize water, sewer and roads in the Stonewood Forest community; the resolution requires federal compliance and designates county representatives to execute grants documents.

Monongalia County is set to modernize its infrastructure with a groundbreaking $5 million project, thanks to a new federal funding application!

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1 month ago

Resident alleges illegal sale of East End Village parcel; commissioners say they will review A West Virginia resident told the Montague County Commission that a parcel tied to the East End Village project was sold 'illegally' in June 2024 and asked the county to treat the parcel as a foreclosure or breach; the presiding officer said a development authority committee will review the claim.

A West Virginia resident claims a $27 million parcel tied to the East End Village was illegally sold without his approval, raising serious questions about the integrity of the transaction.

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1 month ago

NextEra files Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link application; county receives physical public filing NextEra Energy Transmission Mid Atlantic Inc. filed for a certificate with the West Virginia Public Service Commission for the Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link; Monongalia County received bound application materials for public inspection and commissioners discussed making the binders available at the commission office.

NextEra Energy is pushing forward with its ambitious Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link project in West Virginia, but local opposition is heating up over potential impacts on taxpayers.

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2 months ago

Monongalia County reviews winter road response and hospital access after multi‑agency meeting County officials summarized a meeting led by regional transportation staff that proposed changes including a dedicated snowplow corridor to hospitals, shift-time coordination with hospitals and improved inter-agency communications to keep key ramps on routes 68 and 79 clear during storms.

County officials are taking action to ensure hospital access during winter storms, proposing dedicated snowplows and better coordination to keep vital routes clear.

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2 months ago

Commission approves 2025 report; commissioners highlight budget savings, ICHRA, solar and Exit 155 work Monongalia County commissioners approved the 2025 end report, noted an 8.5% budget decrease while maintaining the levy rate, cited an estimated $700,000 saving after implementing an individual coverage health arrangement, and described progress on the Exit 155 gateway and local broadband projects.

Monongalia County is making strides with a 2025 report that reveals significant budget savings and exciting infrastructure projects, while continuing to support nonprofits and enhance employee benefits.

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2 months ago

County hears data on prehospital whole-blood program; presenters say it has saved lives Presenters from MontyMS told the Monongalia County Commission that a prehospital whole-blood program, active since May 1, 2025, administered blood to 15 patients across the county and led to measurable clinical improvements; commissioners heard program metrics, logistical challenges and plans for blood drives.

A groundbreaking prehospital whole-blood program in Monongalia County has already saved lives, with a stunning 64.28% survival rate reported for patients in critical condition.

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2 months ago

Monongalia County EMS: whole-blood program credited with life-saving interventions; county hears early data Presenters told the Monongalia County Commission the prehospital whole-blood program (effective May 1, 2025) administered whole blood to 15 patients in 2025, with providers reporting improved blood pressure and a 64.28% discharge rate; presenters said EMTs can now assist paramedics under updated state protocol, increasing coverage in rural areas.

Monongalia County's innovative whole-blood prehospital program is transforming emergency care, saving lives and improving outcomes like never before!

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3 months ago

Monongalia County Commission approves consent agenda, authorizes $82,000 road payment and staff hires At its Dec. 23 meeting, the Monongalia County Commission approved its consent agenda — including an $82,000 payment tied to the Orphan Road project — confirmed several personnel hires and transfers, approved two requisitions and accepted a small tourism mural grant; commissioners also noted a Jan. 13 public workshop on the Harmony Grove interchange and a major recent food-distribution effort by Pantry Plus More.

The Monongalia County Commission just wrapped up a holiday meeting, approving an $82,000 payment for road improvements and several key personnel hires!

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3 months ago

County officials say state tax appeal settlements drove $235,000 in exonerations Monongalia County officials said a set of property tax exonerations reported Dec. 17 were tied to Office of Tax Appeals settlements and a clerical error in mineral valuations at the West Virginia State Tax Department; staff described plans to back‑tax a separate well for a later year.

Monongalia County is facing a staggering $235,000 in property tax exonerations due to a clerical error and state tax appeals—what does this mean for local finances?

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3 months ago

Monongalia County Commission approves $1.12M UTC disbursement, removes estate administratrix and signs several reimbursements At its Dec. 10 meeting the Monongalia County Commission approved a $1.12 million requisition for the University Town Center subaccount, accepted a petition to remove an administratrix for a stalled estate, and approved several smaller disbursements and grant reimbursements.

The Monongalia County Commission just approved a staggering $1.12 million for economic development while tackling stalled estate issues—major moves that could reshape local finances!

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4 months ago

Resident raises cybersecurity, privacy concerns about proposed Flock cameras; commissioners promise review An IT administrator urged Monongalia County commissioners to pause or re-evaluate a proposed Flock AI camera program over cybersecurity and privacy concerns; commissioners asked him to submit his concerns in writing and said county IT will follow up with the vendor.

An IT administrator has raised serious cybersecurity and privacy concerns over the proposed Flock AI surveillance cameras in Monongalia County, urging a pause for further review.

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4 months ago

Resident tells Monongalia County Commission Flock AI cameras raise cybersecurity and privacy concerns At the Dec. 3 meeting, Justin Musser, an IT administrator, urged the commission to pause or review funding for a proposed Flock AI camera system, citing data retention, nationwide sharing and outdated device software; commissioners said they would follow up and asked him to submit his concerns in writing.

An IT administrator is raising alarms over a proposed surveillance system in Monongalia County, highlighting serious cybersecurity and privacy risks that could impact civil liberties.

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4 months ago

Monongalia County Commission approves personnel hires and renews LiveScan maintenance contract On Nov. 26, 2025 the Monongalia County Commission approved the consent agenda including $1.46 million in vouchers, hired Brian Shockley as a full‑time assistant prosecuting attorney, approved a seasonal hire for Chestnut Ridge Park with an amended start date, and renewed a LiveScan maintenance contract with IDEMIA through Jan. 25, 2027.

Monongalia County is making strides in justice and community services with new hires, a hefty budget approval, and a crucial fingerprinting system renewal—what's next for the county?

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4 months ago

Monongalia County approves $180,000 LPR program paid from opioid‑settlement funds The Monongalia County Commission approved $60,000 per year for three years from opioid‑settlement funds to support a sheriff’s license‑plate‑reader (LPR) program, including roughly 20 cameras at about 10 county locations; commissioners said the sheriff supplied requested information and the measure passed by voice vote.

Monongalia County just approved a $180,000 license-plate-reader program funded by opioid-settlement money, sparking a debate over privacy and oversight!

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4 months ago

Monongalia County approves $180,000 for sheriff's license-plate-reader program The Monongalia County Commission on Nov. 12 approved $60,000 per year for three years ($180,000 total) from opioid settlement funds to pay for a sheriff's license-plate-reader (LPR) service covering roughly 20 cameras at about 10 county locations; commissioners voted unanimously.

Monongalia County is investing $180,000 in a cutting-edge license-plate-reader program to enhance public safety, using funds from opioid settlements.

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5 months ago

Commissioners report broadband progress, community food assistance and upcoming employee enrollment deadlines Commissioners provided updates on Frontier broadband expansion (about 70 household sign-ups reported), community organization activity, local food assistance amid SNAP-related disruptions and the county's ICRA open-enrollment schedule for employees.

Monongalia County is making strides in broadband expansion, community support, and employee benefits—discover how these changes could impact your household!

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5 months ago

Pantry Plus More organizers, WVU athletes and community ramp up food assistance amid federal shutdown Pantry Plus More reported an urgent local response to increased need following federal benefit disruptions. Organizers said WVU student‑athletes and community donors stepped in with large donations and an upcoming multi‑day distribution to serve hundreds of families.

In the wake of federal food program disruptions, Pantry Plus More is mobilizing the community, with WVU athletes delivering two tons of food and local donors stepping up to support hundreds of families in need.

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5 months ago

Commission reviews Morgantown Utility Board letter seeking payment tied to Westridge/Chaplain Hill; county to defer to bankruptcy counsel The commission reviewed a letter from the Morgantown Utility Board demanding immediate payment tied to the Chaplain Hill projects and the Westridge developer. Commissioners said the matter is currently in bankruptcy and that the county will address it through counsel rather than making immediate payment.

Monongalia County faces a $1,000,003.74 demand from the Morgantown Utility Board tied to ongoing bankruptcy proceedings over the Chaplain Hill projects.

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5 months ago

Monongalia County approves grant, contracts, appointment and community funding in routine meeting Commissioners approved a $148,000 Governors Highway Safety Program grant, renewed a transport contract with WVU, appointed Seth Fitzwater to the deputy sheriff civil service commission, hired outside counsel for a bankruptcy matter, approved community event and funding requests, and promoted a crisis worker.

Monongalia County just approved a $148,000 grant, renewed key contracts, and made vital community contributions that could reshape local safety and support!

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5 months ago

Monongalia County Commission approves switch to individual coverage HRA, hires Take Command to administer plan On Oct. 17, 2025, the Monongalia County Commission voted to hire Take Command Insurance Agency (doing business as Take Command Health) to administer an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICRA) for county employees, approved notice to end its Highmark group policy and authorized distribution of required employee notices. Support,疑

Monongalia County is shaking up its employee health coverage by switching to a personalized plan that could lower costs—will this bold move pay off?

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6 months ago

School Board Approves Personnel List and Discusses Community Events The board approves the personnel list and highlights local community engagement activities.

The Monongalia County Board of Education is making waves with new personnel approvals and exciting plans for community engagement as they gear up for the upcoming excess levy campaign!

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8 months ago

Monmouth County Council Approves Meredith Iwill as Chestnut Ridge Park Superintendent Council welcomes Meredith Iwill as new superintendent at Chestnut Ridge Park starting August 1.

The Monongalia County Commission is taking bold steps to address community concerns over a controversial power line project while welcoming new leadership at Chestnut Ridge Park.

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8 months ago

Morgantown Leaders Address Flooding Issues and Announce New Recycling Center Plans Local officials commend community partners and discuss infrastructure improvements amid recent flooding.

Monongalia County leaders are taking action on flooding concerns and are excited to announce a new recycling center to boost community sustainability!

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8 months ago

Monongahela County Proclaims September 2025 Purple for Recovery Awareness County Commission declares September 2025 as Monongahela County Goes Purple month for recovery.

Monongalia County is uniting to combat the opioid crisis with a powerful proclamation for "Mon County Goes Purple" this September, aiming to transform tragedy into hope and recovery.

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8 months ago

Monongalia County Commission Opposes Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link Transmission Project Commission votes to formally oppose high voltage transmission line damaging local community interests.

In a heated meeting, the Monongalia County Commission unanimously opposed the controversial Mid Atlantic Resiliency Link project, citing serious risks to local landowners and the environment.

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8 months ago

Chestnut Ridge Park Welcomes Meredith I as New Superintendent Park director announces Meredith I's appointment as superintendent with a $35,000 salary.

Monongalia County is set for exciting changes with the appointment of Meredith I as the new superintendent of Chestnut Ridge Park and the addition of new relief workers for youth services!

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