Officials with the city of Westover want to bring a powerful legislative tool to bear in their efforts to address nuisance properties within the city. During Westover […]
Author: Ben Conley, The Dominion Post
Bloom calls on Morgantown, WVU to help address “major” panhandling problem
MORGANTOWN — Just as it did in 2016 and then again 2019, panhandling has become a local topic of discussion. But this time the focus has […]
Morgantown Council approves tree bid as part of MUB’s White Park agreement
MORGANTOWN — It was April 2019 when residents first noticed trees marked for removal in White Park, kicking off a months-long drama between the city of Morgantown […]
Westover to explore joining West Virginia’s Home Rule municipalities
The City of Westover is interested in joining dozens of municipalities in West Virginia taking advantage of Home Rule. “We’re looking at going before the Home Rule […]
Giuliani challenging Abu-Ghannam for city’s 1st Ward council seat
MORGANTOWN — Incumbent Joe Abu-Ghannam and longtime Morgantown businessman James Giuliani have put their names forward to represent the city’s 1st Ward for the next four years. […]
MCHD leadership says department could become a conduit for federal grant dollars
MORGANTOWN — If you’re going to run a county health department, you better know how to get after federal grant dollars. That was abundantly clear during a […]
Public health officials keeping a close eye on state’s Lyme disease numbers
MORGANTOWN — When COVID-19 chased health-conscious West Virginians outdoors in an effort to maintain social distance, did it chase them into the waiting jaws of another bug […]
Response to shots heard in Westover leads to 15 pounds of weed, wax and mushrooms
According to a press release from Westover Police Chief Joe Adams, a report of gunshots heard near the intersection of Race and Harrison streets led to the […]
Mon Commission approves funds for VFDs, county ballpark events
MORGANTOWN — The Monongalia County Commission approved a $22,884 expenditure on Wednesday aimed at improving communication for the county’s volunteer fire departments. County Administrator Rennetta McClure explained […]
Morgantown Parking Authority turning its attention to Spruce Street garage
MORGANTOWN — With a roughly $1.7 million project to shore up the 45-year-old University Avenue parking garage complete, the city is turning its attention to Spruce Street. […]
