Public notices published by the Morgan County Herald outline probate, road and construction matters.
Two separate guardianship account hearings are scheduled for Nov. 10, 2026, at 8 a.m. in Morgan County Probate Court, 19 East Main Street, McConnelsville. The notices name Richard C. Whitehead, case No. 23PGI0017, and Carley Wright, case No. 23PGI0150. Judge John A. Wells is identified as probate judge. The filings state that guardians have filed accounts in each case.
The Morgan County Commissioners will hold a public viewing at noon on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the intersection of Township Road 246, also called Muskrat Slide Road, and Township Road 329, Egnot Road, in Center Township. The subject is vacating part of Township Road 246. A hearing is set for 2 p.m. the same day at the commissioners’ office, 155 E. Main St., Room 216, McConnelsville.
Separately, the county seeks sealed bids for a Sheriff’s Office addition and partial renovation at 37 East Main Street. Bids are due by 1:30 p.m. EST Nov. 18, 2026, and will be opened publicly at the commissioners’ meeting at 155 E. Main St. A single prime contract is planned. Work includes general trades, detention, security, roofing, civil work, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical construction.
The base bid estimate is $1,850,000. Bidders must provide 5 percent bid security. A pre-bid meeting and walk-through is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office; officials anticipate construction starting in spring 2027.