MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission authorized the use of $90,000 from the county’s Coalbed Methane Fund for infrastructure tied to a new development off Airport Boulevard. Ricky Biafora, representing […]
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WVU researchers study way to reduce power plant water use with fracking water
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two West Virginia University researchers have begun a project to help power plants use less water. While it sounds counterintuitive, they’re doing it by combining wastewater from […]
Granville resubmits annexation request
While all the annexation talk of late has focused on Morgantown, an ongoing annexation effort by Granville will likely come before the Monongalia County Commission first. The commission recently took […]
City council adopts anti-bullying initiative
A law prohibiting bullying in city youth services, activities, programs and facilities was recently adopted by Morgantown City Council. The initiative was presented to council by the Morgantown Human Rights […]
Commission provides funds for non-profit, pedestrian projects
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a funding request totaling $14,341 from the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday. Commissioner Sean Sikora said the non-profit plans to use […]
New council talks annexation process, noise ordinance during first meeting
MORGANTOWN — New councilors Zack Cruze (3rd Ward) and Dave Harshbarger (6th Ward) sat for their first meeting Tuesday as members of Morgantown City Council took the oath of office […]
State fills hole responsible for Stewart Street hubcap memorial
MORGANTOWN — If you’ve lost a hubcap in recent weeks, it may be nailed to a pole across from Shorty Anderson’s Auto Service, at 908 Stewart Street. Don’t worry, the […]
Former, current mayors spar as F.A.I.R. files annexation pushback
MORGANTOWN — Representatives of F.A.I.R., or Forced Annexation Isn’t Right, stopped by Morgantown City Hall on Friday with pushback on the city’s proposed plan to annex roughly 3.8 square miles […]
Court dismisses lawsuit looking at Morgantown ward numbers
MORGANTOWN — A lawsuit aimed at forcing the city of Morgantown to equalize the number of residents in its seven wards was dismissed Friday. Attorney Michael Clifford, of Isner Law, […]
City, county, WVU addressing pedestrian hot spots before students return
MORGANTOWN — The City of Morgantown, Monongalia County and West Virginia Uiversity plan to address three pedestrian hot spots prior to the return of WVU students this fall. During Thursday’s […]
