MORGANTOWN — Morgantown Utility Board General Manager Mike McNulty said Tuesday the utility has entered “a critical time” in its efforts to obtain property easements for the Upper Popenoe Run […]
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DOH gearing up for West Run widening work
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s Anderson Excavating has been awarded a $14,475,154.74 contract to widen a portion of West Run Road. Dirar Ahmad, representing DOH Traffic and Engineering Division, told The Dominion […]
Snow or rain: Temperatures will largely determine weekend weather
MORGANTOWN — Earlier this week, the hot topic among local meteorology enthusiasts was the possibility of big snow this weekend. Now, not so much. “It’s been trending in the […]
Former MPD detective selected as coordinator for sexual assault kit testing initiative
MORGANTOWN — As it does every year, the Monongalia County Commission opened its first meeting of 2024 with a passing of the gavel. Sean Sikora will serve as the body’s […]
Morgantown Council passes fire station property purchase on first reading
MORGANTOWN — Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli said the city initially identified and evaluated 10 potential locations before ultimately selecting 1.5 acres at the corner of Don Knotts Boulevard and […]
Westover 2023: Charter changes, Home Rule and Holland Avenue
A handful of charter changes, a successful Home Rule application leading to passage of a 1% municipal sales tax and whole lot of Holland Avenue held Westover City Council’s attention […]
Bridges, exits and ‘panhandling’: 2023 in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission maintains the lowest tax rate in West Virginia and lowered its budget by roughly 7% in 2023. That, in and of itself, would constitute […]
From ice arenas to warming shelters: 2023 in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — Putting together a year-end review summing up 2023 in the city of Morgantown wasn’t easy. A lot happened to be sure, and right up to the end. […]
Morgantown Public Library System continues to see strong numbers
MORGANTOWN — It’s likely not a surprise to learn Sarah Palfrey believes public libraries are as relevant today as they’ve ever been. It stands to reason. She is, after […]
Morgantown’s downtown fire station moving to Don Knotts Boulevard
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown Fire Department Station 1 has called South High Street home since 1954. That’s about to change. The city announced Wednesday that the empty lot at the corner […]
