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Morgantown Council will not put election question before city voters

MORGANTOWN — The question of whether the city of Morgantown should eliminate its standalone election and move onto the county’s primary ballot will not go before the city’s voters.  An ordinance to place that proposed charter change on the city’s April 29, 2025, ballot failed ...

MUB, Westover agreement gets PSC approval

The Public Service Commission of West Virginia on Monday signed off on an agreement that gives operational control of Westover’s sanitary sewer utility to the Morgantown Utility Board.    The one-year operations and maintenance agreement was previously approved by both Westover ...

New election schedule, manager residency among potential charter changes

MORGANTOWN — Moving the city’s election in line with the May primary and easing the residency requirement for the city manager position are among a half-dozen city charter changes scheduled for a first reading at Tuesday’s Morgantown City Council meeting.     Charter amendments ...

Trails at Mason-Dixon Historical Park receive state recognition

Summer may be over, but Monongalia County’s Mason-Dixon Historical Park is as hot as ever.  Last month, the West Virginia Department of Tourism announced the property would become just the second county-operated park in West Virginia to receive a coveted “Almost Heaven” ...

Commission to help address ‘shocking’ conditions on Alpine Street

MORGANTOWN — As the crow flies, lower Alpine Street is about 2,000 feet from Mon Health Medical Center. It’s a half-mile by car.  It's located between Riddle Avenue and Bergamont Street, in the North Hills area. It’s less than a mile — about 4,000 feet — from W.Va. 705, ...

Proposed changes would move Michael out of city’s 3rd Ward

MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s 4th Ward could soon be home to two members of Morgantown City Council.  The Morgantown Ward & Boundary Commission is recommending adjustments that, if adopted, would place 3rd Ward Councilor Louise “Weez” Michael’s home address in the 4th ...