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Ground broken for East Fairmont water mitigation project

FAIRMONT – The ceremonial shovels came out Tuesday on Fairmont’s East Side, and they carried more than dirt. City officials say sidewalks, streets, yards and basements will be a lot drier for generations to come – even as the skies continue to let go. Ground was broken for a $17.4 ...

First Ward resident reacts to upgraded LED streetlights

MORGANTOWN - Mon Power launched a streetlight upgrade initiative in 2025 to lower costs, encourage sustainability and improve quality by installing LEDs across Morgantown neighborhoods, according to a release. In the last year, 125 streetlights have been replaced, and the goal for Mon Power ...

FERC OKs part of PJM’s data center plan, rejects the rest

MORGANTOWN – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has OK'd PJM Interconnection's proposal to establish a Large Load Registry of data centers and other customers that demand large amounts of electricity. But it has denied PJM's proposal to also establish an Interim Resource Adequacy ...

New council brings expertise to water protection in W.Va.

CHARLESTON — As West Virginia faces increasingly complex questions about water quality, drinking water, development and environmental policy, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition is bringing new scientific and technical perspectives to the table. The organization has formed a Technical ...