Homeless encampment finds a new home This is not a new issue. That’s how Mylan Puskar Health Right Executive Director Laura Jones opened a letter to members […]
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Justice extends order closing county bars for an additional 10 days
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice’s executive order closing bars in Monongalia County has been extended 10 days. The original 10-day closure — aimed at slowing a spike […]
Fine in place for evicting tenants facing hardship, public addresses encampment
MORGANTOWN — Landlords in the city of Morgantown can now be fined for evicting tenants who can demonstrate financial hardship due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During […]
City wants Diamond solution
Encampment for homeless moves onto public land Morgantown Communications Manager Andrew Stacy said the city is working on a solution for a group of unsheltered individuals who […]
Residents of homeless camp say they’ll stay on city property until needs are met
MORGANTOWN — About 20 residents of a homeless encampment known as Diamond Village have set up on an adjoining piece of city of Morgantown property and plan […]
Amjad, Marsh talk to city and county officials about rising COVID-19 cases
MORGANTOWN — “This is our big one,” West Virginia State Medical Officer Anye Amjad said of Monongalia County’s climbing COVID-19 numbers on Thursday. “If we cannot handle […]
Legislators explain why statewide COVID-19 mask order has no teeth
MORGANTOWN — When Gov. Jim Justice announced his statewide mask mandate on July 6, he made it clear he had no plans to enforce it. That left […]
MPD Chief Powell: No initial influx of mask calls under emergency order
MORGANTOWN — Wednesday marked the first day of enforcement for Morgantown’s emergency ordinance making refusal to wear a mask indoors in public spaces a misdemeanor. Interim Police […]
City adopts mask ordinance for public buildings, penalties for noncompliance
MORGANTOWN — At midnight tonight not wearing a mask or face shield indoors in public within the city of Morgantown will become a misdemeanor punishable by a […]
Mask mandate penalties, financial issues on the agenda for special meeting
MORGANTOWN — The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Monongalia County prompted Morgantown City Council to schedule a special meeting for 7:30 a.m. Tuesday to discuss various […]