MORGANTOWN — While it stopped short of a full-blown denial, the city of Morgantown says it’s not convinced that reports of increased activity on and around the Hazel’s House of […]
Author: Ben Conley/ The Dominion Post
WVU: Domestic violence, stalking reports increased in 2024
MORGANTOWN — In 2024, West Virginia University’s Morgantown Campus saw a 33% jump in reported instances of domestic violence over 2023. Reports of stalking jumped 75% in that same period. […]
Morgantown BZA denies parking relief for Waitman Street sober living house
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals has denied an application from West Virginia Sober Living seeking relief from minimum off-street parking requirements for a group residential facility at […]
County expresses ‘strong opposition’ to MARL
BConley@DominionPost.com The Monongalia County Commission is making its thoughts on the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link project known in Charleston. In letters addressed to both Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia […]
Burning down the couch: MFD leadership says changes have doused unwanted tradition
BConley@DominionPost.com When was the first celebratory couch set alight in the city of Morgantown? Likely every person who claims knowledge of that answer would tell you a different story about […]
City panhandling settlement working through legal process
MORGANTOWN — A proposed settlement regarding a since-repealed city panhandling ordinance continues to move through the legal process. Legal advocacy nonprofit Mountain State Justice filed a class action lawsuit on […]
Ice arena on schedule as BOPARC updates lengthy project list
MORGANTOWN — Improvements to the Morgantown Ice Arena remain on schedule. BOPARC Executive Director Melissa Wiles said it’s expected that completion of the main portions of the rink in White […]
Jackson Lodge to receive $4.25 million upgrade
BConley@DominionPost.com A charitable gift to WVU Extension will result in significant improvements for Jackson Lodge at WVU Jackson’s Mill. During its most recent meeting, the West Virginia University Board of […]
Granville, Star City mayors respond to warming shelter comments
MORGANTOWN — Granville Mayor Patty Lewis and Star City Mayor Sharon Doyle said Wednesday they were caught off guard by public comments from Morgantown Deputy Mayor Brian Butcher regarding support […]
Holland Avenue hassle done … for now
WESTOVER — Westover’s road work-weary drivers may want to enjoy a relatively smooth and hassle-free Holland Avenue while they can. The cones, delays and detours are very likely returning in […]
