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Morgantown’s riverfront revitalization project moving forward

MORGANTOWN — Work continues on Morgantown’s $4.1 million riverfront overhaul. According to the city’s communications office, March Westin is in the process of demolishing interior spaces in the former home of Mountain Line’s bus depot, on Garrett Street. The contractor — named the ...

County Commission sets public hearing on Granville annexation

MORGANTOWN — A public hearing on the Town of  Granville’s proposed annexation of West Virginia Department of Transportation rights-of-way by minor boundary adjustment will be held on May 8 in Monongalia County Commission chambers. The town is looking to annex County Route 19 from the ...

Newburg working with DOH to get dirt for project in town

NEWBURG  — Some of the dirt from the Division of Highways’ ditching work in Preston County is being recycled by Newburg. Newburg Mayor Edgar   Fortney said at Tuesday’s council meeting that dirt being dumped near town hall will be used to fill in the below the embankment behind town ...

Morgantown Council approves MUB acquisition on first reading

MORGANTOWN — Following a lengthy discussion, Morgantown City Council approved a handful of items tied to the Morgantown Utility Board’s acquisition of the River Road Public Service District on first reading Tuesday evening. The items moved forward despite a motion to table the matter, ...

Suncrest Middle School students take English tea

Suncrest Middle School eighth-graders participated in an English tea party Monday. It was organized by teachers Becky Haun and Tracy Sell Chico and was a hands-on way for students to learn about the Victorian era. Three tea parties were scheduled throughout the morning and afternoon in ...