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Trails at Mason-Dixon Historical Park receive state recognition

Summer may be over, but Monongalia County’s Mason-Dixon Historical Park is as hot as ever.  Last month, the West Virginia Department of Tourism announced the property would become just the second county-operated park in West Virginia to receive a coveted “Almost Heaven” ...

Commission to help address 'shocking' conditions on Alpine Street

MORGANTOWN — As the crow flies, lower Alpine Street is about 2,000 feet from Mon Health Medical Center. It’s a half-mile by car.  It's located between Riddle Avenue and Bergamont Street, in the North Hills area. It’s less than a mile — about 4,000 feet — from W.Va. 705, ...

WVU reports campus crime down in key areas

MORGANTOWN — WVU reports a decrease in crime in several key areas for 2023 compared to the previous year. The WVU Police Department released its Clery Act security and fire safety report on Wednesday. Federally required Clery Act reports are designed “to provide important information ...

Mon BOE presents hopes and concerns to lawmakers ahead of election

Looking back, Joe Statler still can’t help but be amazed at the decided, non-reaction he got that day. When he took the shotgun to school, that is. Statler, who represents Monongalia County in the West Virginia House of Delegates, told the story in familiar territory on Tuesday ...

Proposed changes would move Michael out of city's 3rd Ward

MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s 4th Ward could soon be home to two members of Morgantown City Council.  The Morgantown Ward & Boundary Commission is recommending adjustments that, if adopted, would place 3rd Ward Councilor Louise “Weez” Michael’s home address in the 4th ...