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BZA denies conditional use for University Avenue recovery house

MORGANTOWN – The question of whether the former sorority house at 1493 University Ave. should be used as a recovery home packed the Morgantown City Hall meeting chamber Wednesday evening. The answer, determined by a quorum of the Morgantown Board of Zoning Appeals at the end of a ...

Flock Safety not the only automated license plate readers in town

MORGANTOWN – Just as it has nationally, the use of automated surveillance – particularly automated license plate reader cameras – has become a point of contention in Monongalia County of late. In November, acting on a request from Sheriff Todd Forbes, the Monongalia County Commission ...

Urban education: Morgantown Citizens Academy class recognized

MORGANTOWN – What is sludge, and how is it repurposed by the Morgantown Utility Board? What percentage of flights at the Morgantown Municipal Airport are commercial versus general aviation? How are flowers selected for placement in the planters downtown? Exactly what does a city ...

Mon Commission requests a meeting with East End Village players

MORGANTOWN – “We need some collaborative wins,” former Morgantown Mayor Ron Dulaney said in November 2020. Dulaney’s comments were an expression of optimism as Morgantown City Council, the Monongalia County Commission and WVU signed collaboration agreements in support of the ...

Preston County EMS bills to be mailed next week

KINGWOOD – The first EMS fee statements will be mailed to Preston County residents starting July 15, according to County Administrator Nathan Raybeck. The annual fee structure established by the ordinance is as follows: living units $90; homestead exemption units $60; recreation units ...