Low-sensory nights at local mini-golf course allow everyone to join the Halloween fun

October 14, 2023

A local miniature golf course will cut back on its usual bells and whistles to welcome those who may not be comfortable in an unpredictable environment for “low-sensory night.”  Dr. Matt Tolliver, owner of Cryptid Mountain Mini Golf at 950 Parkway Drive in Morgantown, said after working as a school counselor for 13 years, he knew there was a need for fun activities for individuals who have sensory sensitivities, such as those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who are sensitive to things like noise, colors and sounds.  “As a school counselor, I worked with ...

PSC rules on rate hike reduction and net metering requests in Mon Power/Potomac Edison case

October 13, 2023

MORGANTOWN – The state Public Service Commission has issued an order in a Mon Power/Potomac Edison rate-hike case that included requests from other parties to strike nearly all of the proposed hike and to simplify a net metering proposal split across two separate rate cases. The PSC ...

Hope Gas customers will see bills go down in November, following PSC interim order

October 10, 2023

MORGANTOWN — Hope Gas customers will see their gas bills go down starting Nov. 1. The state public service commission issued an interim recommended decision approving a rate cut recommended by PSC staff. The case, filed Aug. 1, is Hope's 2023 Purchased Gas Application, which gas ...

NETL personnel participate in Pittsburgh-based Electric Power Transformation Symposium

October 3, 2023

NETL personnel played key roles in Electric Power Transformation: 2023 MEGA Symposium — a national event focused on the transition of the energy generation industry to cleaner and climate resilient electric power that is cost-effective and reliable. Held in late September in Pittsburgh, the symposium was hosted by the Air and Waste Management Association. NETL Associate Director Peter Balash participated in a plenary session dedicated to key issues for clean and reliable energy. Greg Hackett, NETL research engineer, presented on carbon capture technologies status and ...

Hope Gas closes acquisition of Peoples in W.Va.

October 3, 2023

Hope Gas Monday announced that it closed the acquisition of Peoples Gas WV with Essential Utilities. The acquisition of Peoples Gas WV adds 13,000 new customers and grows the company’s customer base by about 10%. “I welcome our new customers and employees to Hope Gas,” said Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Hope Gas. “This acquisition continues Hope’s growth and our investment in building the future of West Virginia. West Virginia’s rich energy supply and distribution system is a benefit to economic development. It is a key piece in attracting other businesses to this beautiful ...

Intermed’s Fingy3D shines at international competition and groundbreaking prosthetic thumb; grant offers free Fingys to WV residents

October 1, 2023

MORGANTOWN – Intermed Labs at Mon Health's Fingy3D startup company continues to put West Virginia on the medical technology map with its 3D-printed prosthetic digits that can be ordered online. Fingy3D is one of five finalists vying for a $350,000 prize in a competition that drew entries ...