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Has Morgantown conducted its last standalone election?

MORGANTOWN — The current iteration of the Morgantown City Charter was approved April 29, 1977. Among the municipal powers and responsibilities outlined in the document are details explaining exactly when and how the city is to conduct elections — on the last Tuesday in April each ...

House Bill 2892 aims to clear the road

MORGANTOWN -- It’s not long by any stretch - about 105 words in total. But some lawmakers are hoping House Bill 2892, introduced Feb. 24 by West Virginia Delegate Andy Shamblin, R-Kanawha, will have the final word when it comes to individuals using roads to interact with the ...

School vaccination mandate could threaten state's top marks

MORGANTOWN -- According to Monongalia County Health Officer Dr. Brian Huggins, West Virginia is one of very few states - regardless of political leanings - that hasn’t seen a significant reduction in kindergarten vaccination rates over the last four years.  He fears that’s about to ...

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 ...