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Harrison County commissioners deny election contest in District 71 Republican primary
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (204+ words) CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The Harrison County Commission has denied the election contest of the District 71 Republican primary result. The recount confirmed challenger Tim McNeely as a six-vote winner over incumbent Laura Kimble, 688 to 682. Commissioner Patsy Trecost made the motion to deny,…...
Sierra Club to host public viewing sessions for PSC meeting tonight
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (128+ words) WAJR Sierra Club to host public viewing sessions for PSC meeting tonight MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a public hearing on MonPower and Potomac Edison’s proposed 1,200 megawatt gas-fired plant at the Fort Martin Power…...
State Senators Oliverio, Garcia announces $40,000 grant to support Morgantown High School Auditorium renovations
18+ hour, 19+ min ago (198+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Renovations to the Morgantown High School Auditorium will now have extra funding granted through the state legislature. “I was happy to come tonight and present $40,000 toward the renovation of the Morgantown High School auditorium,” said Oliverio. “I want…...
Threats, social media backlash threats reported with Taylor County community event
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (601+ words) GRAFTON, W.Va. — For about the last ten years the Trump Classic has been held at the Tygart Lake Public Golf Course, and the event has collected food and money for local food banks while golfers hit the links. This year…...
Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board responds to FOP letter involving proposed bodycam ordinance
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (263+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A letter directed to the Morgantown Civilian Police Review and Advisory Board by the area Fraternal Order of Police focused on a proposed body camera policy ordinance has prompted a response by members of the board. “I think…...
Star City swears in Jeff Quinn as new member of town council
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (221+ words) STAR CITY, W.Va. — The Town of Star City officially welcomed a new member onto the town council. New council member Jeff Quinn was officially sworn in as part of the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, where he officially takes over…...
Mon County residents continue to voice concerns over Flock Safety camera usage
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (238+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Monongalia County residents continue to voice concerns over the use of Flock Safety cameras that are being used as automated license plate readers (ALPRs) within the county. “I felt compelled to come here today to clear up several…...
Mon County Commission approves amendment for West Run Planning District Zoning Map
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (188+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. –An amendment to the West Run Planning District in Monongalia County will move forward despite some caution by county officials. “From low-density residential R-1 to general commercial C-2 for the property described as Union District Tax Map 21, parcels…...
Morgantown City Council re-elects Trumble as Mayor, elects Downs as Deputy Mayor
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (323+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A familiar face will return to serve as mayor of Morgantown, with one of the newer faces on the city council now set to serve as deputy mayor. The Morgantown City Council unanimously approved the re-election of Danielle…...
Morgantown City Council approves ban on ‘hostile architecutre’ on city property
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (215+ words) MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The City of Morgantown will move forward with an effort to remove infrastructure from municipal property that is deemed ‘hostile architecture’ towards residents and visitors. “For the council at the 6/30 workshop, this item has been added and considers…...