WVU president welcomes students, thanks community ahead of new academic year
To our Morgantown friends and neighbors, This is one of my favorite times of the year. Energy is picking up across the City of Morgantown as thousands of new and returning West Virginia University students settle in ahead of the first day of classes on Aug. 18, the same day Monongalia ...
Stepping closer to Star City sidewalks
STAR CITY – Town council is a few weeks away from putting out to bid a project that will replace sidewalks along one side of University Avenue. Bobby Doyle, Star City’s building code official, said the project will cover about 1,000 square yards of sidewalks from the area near St. Mary ...
Mon EMS submits ballot language for excess levy renewal
MORGANTOWN – If all goes according to plan, renewal of the Mon EMS excess levy initially passed in 2022 will be before the county’s voters as part of the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Mon EMS submitted a proposed order and notice to the Monongalia County Commission earlier this week. ...
Mon BOE getting set for first days at a future school
MORGANTOWN – Monday is the first day of school for Monongalia County’s students – but Monongalia County’s Board of Education is already looking well past that. Board members this week approved a list of qualified firms that are vying for the key construction manager-at-risk slot for ...
Morgantown Police Review Board finalizes recommendations on body cam policy
MORGANTOWN – The Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board on Thursday approved a report detailing recommended updates to the Morgantown Police Department’s guidelines regarding body worn cameras. The report will be forwarded to MPD Chief Eric Powell along with a request for a ...