1,154 backpacks and 1,154 hygiene packs given away During his weekly report, Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said 1,154 backpacks stuffed with school supplies were handed out this past weekend […]
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First day of classes at WVU kicks off
Masks at the ready, WVU freshmen Sydney Ailor and Kendal Williams sat on opposite ends of a bench outside the Mountainlair on Wednesday afternoon — day one of the WVU’s […]
Council moves forward changes to council term length, community policing
MORGANTOWN — Interim City Manager Emily Muzzarelli drew a Post-It Note from a blue, plastic cup during Morgantown City Council’s monthly committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday. That bit […]
Pandemic-related unemployment contributes to overdose increase
Isolation, unemployment and disposable income. Bob Hansen, executive director of the Office of Drug Control Policy for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, said those factors, both […]
2 former fraternities file lawsuits over taxes
Kappa Alpha Order and Sigma Chi argue for affiliation with institution What does it mean to be affiliated? That’s the question behind a pair of lawsuits — filed separately but […]
MPO board updated projects
High-visibility items slated for general obligation bonds When it comes to Road to Prosperity projects in Monongalia County, West Virginia Division of Highways representative Brian Carr said “I think we’ve […]
Diamond Village advocate calls council action an ‘ambush’ and a ‘betrayal’
MORGANTOWN — An ambush and a betrayal. That’s how Liira Raines, who represents Our Future West Virginia and Justice for Diamond Village, described Tuesday’s decision by Morgantown City Council to […]
Back-to-school bash
Pantry Plus More event plans to hand out 1,600 backpacks Like most things about 2020, the fourth annual Pantry Plus More Back to School Bash is going to be a […]
Morgantown Council approves plan to eliminate Diamond Village encampment
MORGANTOWN — The city of Morgantown will post notice on Wednesday that no new residents are permitted to enter the Diamond Village homeless encampment. This represents the first step toward […]
BLM crosswalk coming to town
“This is more than a crosswalk. It’s more than a safety measure. It’s a declaration. I see you. I stand with you. I respect you. I love you.” Delegate Danielle […]
