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Federal Bureau of Prisons to deactivate FPC Morgantown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) notified Congress of its intent to suspend operations and move forward with the permanent closure of one facility and deactivation of several facilities.  Among the facilities being deactivated is FPC Morgantown on ...

Morgantown wants state to allow cameras for traffic enforcement

MORGANTOWN -- Over the last year or two, the city of Morgantown has placed dozens of cameras in and around its downtown in an effort to both deter criminal activity and assist in the enforcement of criminal law. Now the city is hoping the state will allow it to use similar technology to go ...

Mountain Line rolls out pass program, reinstates Don Knotts fare

Mountain Line is reinstating its standard 75-cent fare for riders aboard its Don Knotts Route starting Sunday. The move comes in conjunction with the launch of a pass program for individuals needing to access social services. The line, which has been free for all riders regardless of ...

Morgantown police, fire pensions $100 million behind

MORGANTOWN -- Fire pension in trouble. That’s the headline The Dominion Post ran atop a Nov. 22, 2003 story explaining that the city of Morgantown’s fire and police pensions represented about $23 million in unfunded liability. The author compared the state of the pension plans at ...