STAR CITY — Town Council was updated this week on the Edith Barill Riverfront Park and Trail revitalization project. Councilors also learned Morgantown North Rotary wants to continue enhancing the […]
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Zoning setback for new business
KINGWOOD — A business that applied for a license to act as a medical marijuana dispensary was among those considered this week by Kingwood Council. Christine McDonald told council she […]
Republic recycling policy sparks confusion
Trash and recycling hauler Republic Services has some explaining to do. That was the takeaway Thursday afternoon as representatives of Morgantown, Monongalia County and WVU met to discuss the rapidly […]
PSD 1 dam to be completed mid-March, weather permitting
KINGWOOD — Weather-permitting, the dam for the impoundment that supplies water to Public Service District 1 should be substantially complete by mid-March. That was the update PSD 1 Water Operator […]
Coronavirus forces WVU to cancel Beijing trip
Even though there are no reported cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 in Monongalia County, or West Virginia for that matter, West Virginia University cancelled a May trip to Beijing […]
Snow prompts closures, delays
Monongalia, Preston and Marion counties called off school Thursday due to winter weather, and motorists saw a tricky morning commute. Four wrecks required EMS, a MECCA 911 supervisor said. Another […]
House, Senate reach compromise on building code bill that had triggered safety concerns
CHARLESTON – A House-Senate conference committee reached a compromise on a rules bill dealing with proposed changes to the state building code. The original disagreement regarding HB 4275 arose over […]
Pleasant Valley PSD issues boil water advisory for customers
MORGANTOWN — Pleasant Valley PSD in Monongalia County issues a boil water advisory for all homes on Wildflower Lane, Regal Drive and all homes from 228-814 Bowlby Road. Info: 304-328-5847.
House approves bill to rename DMAPS; new John Pyles Bridge resolution introduced
CHARLESTON — The House of Delegates passed bills on Thursday to rename and reorganize the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety (DMAPS) and to change how some money used […]
Public hearing on intermediate court bill draws 24 to testify
CHARLESTON — The House Judiciary Committee has been the graveyard for Senate Intermediate Court of Appeals bills. An intermediate court bill passed the Senate 23-11 in 2018 and died in […]
