MORGANTOWN – It appears as if the Monongalia County Commission is jumping on an opportunity to purchase property in downtown Morgantown. As part of the commission’s regular Wednesday agenda, the […]
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Benson: University Avenue closure ‘a priority for our administration’
MORGANTOWN – You don’t need to be a traffic engineer to see the problem – a primary artery into and out of downtown Morgantown cuts through the most heavily traversed […]
Star City seeking commercial development along Boyers Avenue
The town of Star City is looking to sell some prime real estate along Boyers Avenue for commercial development. The strip of land totals about .66 acres located between University […]
A look back at the top city, county stories of 2024
A camping ban, panhandling laws, the collapse of Bartlett House. Public outcry, lawsuits, conflict. No single topic dominated Morgantown’s public discourse, and therefore headlines, in 2024 like the swirl of […]
University Avenue roundabout construction planned for March
MORGANTOWN — It’s been discussed, debated, argued over, designed, contracted out and cancelled. Now it appears the roundabout planned for the angular intersection of University Avenue, Collins Ferry Road and […]
Star City awarded federal grant for pedestrian upgrades
Star City Mayor Sharon Doyle said sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting – particularly along University Avenue – will be the focus of $200,000 in federal funding announced last week by Senator […]
Long-awaited city project will address popular shortcut
MORGANTOWN — A busy shortcut between Willowdale Road and University Avenue is about to get some long-awaited attention. A $469,310 contract with Parrotta Paving has been approved for improvements to […]
Whose road is it?
Frustration can be a powerful motivating force — if directed correctly. And there’s a lot of frustration over the disastrous state of roads in and around Morgantown. We frequently receive […]
Sylvia’s Angel Tree illuminates University Avenue
Carving in honor of Sylvia Chico brings joy to passers-by By Jade Ruggieri An angel appeared recently on University Avenue. A maple oak tree sits on Charlie Chico’s lawn, across […]
MUB moving forward with directional drilling project beneath University Avenue
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board intends to run some 530 feet of 8-inch water main below a portion of University Avenue this summer. During a Tuesday special meeting of […]
