MORGANTOWN — Assistant City Manager Emily Muzzarelli said the city initially identified and evaluated 10 potential locations before ultimately selecting 1.5 acres at the corner of Don […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
Westover 2023: Charter changes, Home Rule and Holland Avenue
A handful of charter changes, a successful Home Rule application leading to passage of a 1% municipal sales tax and whole lot of Holland Avenue held Westover […]
Bridges, exits and ‘panhandling’: 2023 in Monongalia County
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission maintains the lowest tax rate in West Virginia and lowered its budget by roughly 7% in 2023. That, in and of […]
From ice arenas to warming shelters: 2023 in Morgantown
MORGANTOWN — Putting together a year-end review summing up 2023 in the city of Morgantown wasn’t easy. A lot happened to be sure, and right up […]
Morgantown Public Library System continues to see strong numbers
MORGANTOWN — It’s likely not a surprise to learn Sarah Palfrey believes public libraries are as relevant today as they’ve ever been. It stands to reason. […]
Morgantown’s downtown fire station moving to Don Knotts Boulevard
MORGANTOWN – Morgantown Fire Department Station 1 has called South High Street home since 1954. That’s about to change. The city announced Wednesday that the empty lot […]
MUB opts for ‘no dig’ option on Listravia, updates reservoir stocking process
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown Utility Board intends to employ a rapidly emerging technology to address old clay lines along Listravia Avenue. General Manager Mike McNulty explained trenchless […]
God’s work: West Virginia Caring plans Morgantown hospice center
MORGANTOWN — There’s a big brick building at 501 Van Voorhis Road — 48,000 square feet or so shaped like a giant H. The sign above the […]
Morgantown Council adopts comprehensive plan in last meeting of 2023
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown City Council made quick work of a light agenda Tuesday evening as the body met for the final time this year. After a nearly […]
Westover secures $400,000 for Fairmont Road sidewalk project
WESTOVER — Westover Public Works Director Jason Stinespring relayed some good news Monday evening regarding the city’s efforts to build a sidewalk along Fairmont Road. “They finally […]
