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Long list of recreation amenities, plans take shape in 2025

MORGANTOWN – It’s hard to imagine there’s ever been a year that tops 2025 in terms of the number of projects, plans, spending and storylines tied to recreation in Monongalia County.  From a new director at BOPARC to a new home for the Monongalia County Fair to the continued ...

Recreation, property management behind Flegal trail project

It’s a blustery fall afternoon and a growing group of individuals is pooling near the gated access to the Morgantown Utility Board’s Flegal Dam. Just beyond the gate lies the 370-million gallon reservoir that dominates the 125-acre property. Within shouting distance of the ...

Fishing Flegal by fall? City says reservoir recreation weeks away

MORGANTOWN -- When you turn on your faucet to fill a glass, run a bath or prepare a meal, chances are you’re using water pulled from the Morgantown Utility Board’s Flegal Reservoir. Since MUB filled the 370-million gallon manmade lake in 2023, it’s become an integral water source for ...

City lets $1.5 million reservoir recreation project

MORGANTOWN -- In February of 2015, the Morgantown Utility Board made public its plan to construct a new reservoir on 125 acres along Cobun Creek Road. About 15 minutes later, people started inquiring about recreational opportunities at the site. This has all been a long time ...

White Park bridge and trail project proving complicated

MORGANTOWN — It’ll happen, but it’s complicated.  Those five words sum up Morgantown Staff Engineer Drew Gatlin’s recent update to BOPARC regarding the new bridge and trail network planned for White Park.  The bridge in question would allow access to the south side of the ...

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