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Downtown Morgantown property owner wants action, details some damages
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — In Morgantown, downtown property owner Tricia DiCenso is providing first-hand accounts of damage she has suffered and dangers encountered by property owners and visitors. DiCenso, with Red Brick Properties is one of several downtown business owners who have documented damages and have called for action from the city council for at least the last two years.
Free black lung screenings to be offered for coal miners in Morgantown & Kingwood
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Free black lung screenings for coal miners are taking place in the North Central West Virginia area this month. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will offer the free and confidential screenings in Morgantown and Kingwood. The screenings in Morgantown will take place...
Pill, Harris and Reynolds elected as new BOG officers
WVU’s Board of Governors elected its new officers for the 2024-2025 academic year, according to a WVU Today release. Richard “Rick” Pill will serve as BOG chair, Patrice Harris will serve as vice chair and Robert “Bob” Reynolds will serve as the BOG secretary. Pill...
Fairmont State University has plans for nearly $7 million in congressional directed spending
FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Fairmont State University will receive $6.89 million in federally directed spending to go towards three improvement projects. The offices of U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the university will receive Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) funds to support upgrades to the nursing program facilities, library renovations, and campus security system improvements.
Large Crowd on Hand at Council Meeting to Honor Lt. Gary Weaver; Six Budget Revisions Passed
A full house of family and friends as well as past and current colleagues filled the chambers of City Hall on Monday to help honor Lieutenant Gary Weaver. Weaver, who in June announced he would be retiring from the Bridgeport Police Department at the end of July, was presented with a Years of Service Award during the City Council’s regular meeting.
Morgantown officials approve funds for homeless issues
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — City council has set aside about $213,000 for the operation of the triage and warming shelter for the 2024-25 winter and transportation. The funds are part of the allocation of $1.3 million in carry over funds. Council approved the transfer of $150,000 for the operation of...
Changes expected to help some struggling EMS agencies be more efficient
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Two changes at the state level for Emergency Medical Services agencies are intended to improve care and increase reimbursement opportunities for local units. Mon EMS Executive Director Forest Weyen, said the two portions of Senate Bill 533 allow some patients to be treated in place and...
WVU engineering students redesign Morgantown bridges for senior capstone project
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University engineering students are working on the design of new bridges for Morgantown, showcasing their skills as part of their senior capstone course. Benjamin Opie, a civil engineering major from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, is part of a group from the WVU Benjamin M. Statler College...
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