NEWBURG — The next step has been taken toward extending water lines to families whose wells were contaminated by Lexington Coal. A permit application was approved Monday […]
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Halloween event planned for Newburg youngsters
NEWBURG — Just because COVID-19 has changed the way some cities will celebrate Halloween doesn’t mean kids will have to go without their candy. There will be […]
Independence water project is finished
NEWBURG — After a 12- year struggle, the Independence water project is complete. Newburg has worked toward providing water to the neighboring unincorporated community of Independence since […]
Lexington Coal proposal disappoints families
Contract does not cover lifetime water service payments NEWBURG — A proposal to provide a permanent water source for four Newburg families whose wells were compromised by […]
Independence will receive water in 3 to 4 weeks
Newburg collects $920 with spring cleanup project NEWBURG — After 12 years of planning and work, Independence could soon be hooked up to the Newburg water system. […]
Lexington Coal Co. water proposal falls short for 4 families left with compromised wells
NEWBURG — A proposal to provide a permanent water source for four families whose wells were compromised by mine seepage falls short of what the families want. […]
Newburg begins construction on water lines for Independence after 12 years
NEWBURG — Twelve years after talks began to extend a water line from Newburg to the former Independence School, construction has begun. Newburg has worked toward providing […]
Preston reps comment on Newburg water troubles
By Jessica Nelson and Jeniffer Graham Read the first three parts of the series HERE. Contaminants in the water pouring into Raccoon Creek outside Newburg from a […]
Save the Tygart, chief engineer dispute over Newburg borehole
By Jessica Nelson and Jeniffer Graham Read Parts 1 and 2 of the series HERE Representatives with Save the Tygart Watershed Association and the chief engineer for […]
Homeowners, DEP continue to wait for permanent water source
By Jessica Nelson and Jeniffer Graham Read Part 1 of the series HERE. Well water contaminated by seepage from a closed underground coal mine in Newburg is […]
