MORGANTOWN — After decades of discussion and debate, and many fruitless attempts to create some semblance of regulatory structure over development in the county, the Monongalia County Commission was all […]
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Crowd asks Morgantown Council to prioritize city unhoused population
MORGANTOWN — Wearing stickers with slogans like “Housing Not Handcuffs,” “No Housing No Peace” and “Poverty Is Not Criminal,” an overflow crowd showed up at Tuesday’s Morgantown City Council meeting […]
Westover Council finalizes sewer rate increase ahead of Holland Avenue work
WESTOVER — A third and final reading of a 36.67% increase in the city’s sewer rates cleared Westover City Council Monday. Customers will begin seeing the higher rates reflected in […]
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 […]
Pickleballers rejoice: BOPARC approves bid for new Krepps Park courts
MORGANTOWN — After years of patching and resurfacing the Krepps Park tennis and basketball courts, BOPARC is moving forward with a total replacement of the park’s playing surfaces. Pickleball enthusiasts, […]
Six of nine counts dismissed in federal suit against Westover
U.S. District Judge Thomas Kleeh has dismissed six of the nine counts included in a 2022 federal civil suit filed by former Westover City Councilor Ralph Mullins against the city. […]
Bloom touts new DOH contact, commission approves courthouse bid
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commissioner Tom Bloom said Wednesday he’s not sure what’s changed at the West Virginia Division of Highways, or why, but he hopes it continues. Days after […]
Dilapidated Dinsmore site to be cleared this summer
MORGANTOWN — It looks as if a longstanding eyesore along Don Knotts Boulevard will be gone this summer. As part of a light agenda, the board of directors for the […]
Riverfront task force urges city to invest in planning process
MORGANTOWN -— People believe the city of Morgantown has made solid strides in improving its riverfront amenities and better incorporating the riverfront as a focal point of city life. Activities […]
Morgantown grappling with encampment question
MORGANTOWN — If you were in Morgantown during the summer and/or fall of 2020, chances are you’ve heard of Diamond Village. That was the name given to an encampment of […]
