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Pandemic halts Memorial Day travel forecast

COVID-19 has put the brakes on AAA’s Memorial Day travel forecast due to unavailable economic data and estimates that fewer travelers will hit the road this holiday weekend due to the pandemic and social distancing recommendations. But that doesn’t mean the roads will be safe and sound ...

MCHD, West Virginia National Guard offer free COVID-19 testing

Monongalia County Health Department and the West Virginia National Guard will continue to test individuals today, in accordance with Gov. Jim Justice’s order to provide free COVID-19 testing to vulnerable populations in certain counties.Testing kicked off Friday in the Big Lots parking lot ...

MPD receives $44,250 grant to address pandemic

The Morgantown Police Department received a $44,250 grant to address the COVID-19 pandemic.U.S. Attorney Bill Powell of the Northern District of West Virginia announced the award on Friday.“The city of Morgantown will put this funding to good use, working to keep its residents and visitors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. I am proud to announce this additional funding to assist with this good work,” he said.MPD applied for the grant last week through the U.S. Department of Justice Emergency Supplemental Funding Program, Morgantown Communications Director Andrew Stacy ...

Postcast 20 – May 22, 2020

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President and CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country says Priceline isn’t collecting taxes on hotel reservations

Priceline.com, the national online travel agency, has been inconsistent in remitting hotel room tax back to the municipalities and agencies who depend on the revenue to keep the lights on. In an email to the West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association and other state tourism partners, president and CEO of Visit Mountaineer Country Susan Riddle said several area hoteliers have told her Priceline isn’t collecting any taxes on any reservations they sell locally. “I know hotels are hurting for business and I don’t think if they let some non-tax sales slide that anyone will ...