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West Run zoning map amendment approved by county commission

MORGANTOWN – Contrary to the recommendations of both the Monongalia County Planning Commission and the West Virginia Division of Highways, the Monongalia County Commission approved an amendment to the West Run Planning District Zoning Map for seven parcels near the intersection of West Run ...

Planning commission recommends denial of West Run zoning change

MORGANTOWN – During its most recent regular meeting, the Monongalia County Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of an amendment to the West Run Planning District Zoning Map for seven parcels near the intersection of West Run and Stewartstown roads. The application, brought by ...

Curb a-peel: Yellow Banana bar and restaurant eyes High Street location

MORGANTOWN – A new bar and restaurant is coming to the 344 High St. location formerly known as The Bank. During its most recent regular meeting, the Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals approved a transfer of ownership for The Bank to Yellow Banana. BZA consideration is necessary in ...

MORGANTOWN – In February, James Giuliani appeared before both the Morgantown City Council and the Monongalia County Commission to ask each party to look into the dealings that resulted in a small parcel at 142 Richwood Ave. being removed from the East End Village project in a deal between ...

Column: Local staple, Cool Ridge, celebrates its 40th anniversary

Every college town has a place that defies explanation. The kind of place where first-time visitors wander in looking for one thing and, 30 minutes later, leave wondering what just happened. A place where the shelves seem to change every week, conversations come easy, and browsing is less ...