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Firefighters extinguish blaze at Brockway Avenue home

A fire at a home on Brockway Avenue in Morgantown Wednesday morning claimed the life of a family pet and detoured traffic for several hours as Morgantown firefighters fought the flames.  According to Morgantown Fire Department Interim Chief John Lemley, when firefighters arrived on the ...

The best part of the worst day

Saturday, June 8, was a day the Pauley family of Morgantown will likely never forget and a day first responders hope to remember.  A sunny day at Krepps Pool, quickly took a scary turn when 11-year-old Jackson Pauley experienced a seizure and nearly drowned.  Thanks to the quick ...

Morgantown fire chief retires after 31 years of service

After decades of service with the Morgantown Fire Department, Chief Eugene Deem retired Friday, following an official announcement from the City of Morgantown earlier this week.  Deem joined the department in 1993 and has served the Morgantown community for 31 years.  He took over ...

Baby box, ladder truck among new features at Norwood Fire Station

The City of Morgantown’s new Safe Haven Baby Box was officially opened as part of a ceremony at the Morgantown Fire Department’s newly renovated Norwood Fire Station Monday afternoon.  “This Safe Haven Baby Box is now open for women in this community and beyond. This box offers no ...

Two found dead in condemned house fire

An investigation continues after two people were found dead in a Morgantown house fire Wednesday morning. According to a press release sent by the Morgantown Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters were dispatched to 727 Wells St. at around 8:26 a.m. after a 911 call indicated ...