Encampment for homeless moves onto public land Morgantown Communications Manager Andrew Stacy said the city is working on a solution for a group of unsheltered individuals who […]
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Residents of homeless camp say they’ll stay on city property until needs are met
MORGANTOWN — About 20 residents of a homeless encampment known as Diamond Village have set up on an adjoining piece of city of Morgantown property and plan […]
North Central West Virginia Community Action moves to downtown Kingwood
KINGWOOD -— The North Central West Virginia Community Action Association (NCWVCAA) has moved to downtown Kingwood. Kim Gibson, community services assistant for NCWVCAA, said the nonprofit has […]
Task force aims to move 10 from ‘Diamond Village’ into housing by July 3
MORGANTOWN — A task force formed to address the Diamond Village homeless encampment off Greenmont’s Pennsylvania Avenue has set a preliminary goal of getting 10 people into […]
North-central West Virginia group aims to house 35 during 100-day challenge
MORGANTOWN — North-central West Virginia is participating in a national movement to target and end homelessness among youth and young adults. The goal — to house 35 […]
City works with property owner to address homeless encampment
The owner of the Pennsylvania Avenue lot upon which a homeless encampment is located has expressed an interest in the city taking over the property. This is […]
Council conversation over ‘Diamond Village’ homeless camp continues
MORGANTOWN — Back and forth between city administration and a member of Morgantown City Council over a homeless encampment along Deckers Creek — referred to as Diamond […]
Councilors ask city to review handling of Greenmont area homeless camp
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council member Zack Cruze said he believes a homeless camp placed on a Greenmont property with the landowner’s permission is being harassed by […]
Task force formed to assist homeless during COVID-19 pandemic
MORGANTOWN — “Uncharted territory,” is how Rachael Coen, chief programs officer with the West Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness, describes efforts to assist the homeless while the […]
Beer And Carols
123 Pleasant Street hosts fundraiser for city’s warming shelter Nicholas Larson, to quote “Auld Lang Syne,” will take a cup o’ kindness every chance he gets during […]