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Morgans Run water extension project slated for January

MORGANTOWN – Plagued by low-producing wells drawing water heavy with iron and manganese, more than two dozen homes in the Morgans Run Road area of Cheat Lake have spent years relying on costly deliveries and other means to obtain adequate drinking water. Today, after nearly three years of ...

Capito hails Senate progress on NIL reform legislation

CHARLESTON – A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to put guardrails around sports name, image and likeness rights is one step closer to full passage in the Senate. Speaking during a conference call with West Virginia reporters from Capitol Hill, Capito said S. 4668, the ...

Initial phase of Exit 155 project opened for bidding

MORGANTOWN – The West Virginia Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it has officially opened bidding for the first phase of the Interstate 79 Chaplin Hill Gateway Project that will reconfigure Exit 155. The initial phase of work will include replacement of the I-79 bridges ...

Gail Taylor sits for lone interview in city’s 7th Ward opening

MORGANTOWN – It appears as if the field of candidates to fill the Morgantown City Council 7th Ward seat vacated by Brian Butcher has been narrowed to one. Prior to Tuesday’s regular meeting, Gail Taylor met with council for a brief interview conducted in executive session. A recording of ...