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Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown to be closed for work
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - Van Voorhis Road in Morgantown will be closed from 5 a.m. Sunday, July 28th until 5 a.m. Monday, July 29th. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this road closure, West Virginia Division of Highways officials said. The planned detour routes include Chestnut Ridge Road,...
Historic mill at Morgantown, W.Va., attracting visitors in summer
EASTON, W.Va. — Hidden in a small wooded valley within the busy municipality of Morgantown, West Virginia, the historic steam-powered Easton Roller Mill roars to life on summer Sundays, attracting the attention of all who enjoy gears and pulleys. The mill, which served as a grist mill and lumber...
Section of West Run Road to be closed for approximately four weeks
MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) - A road closure in Morgantown is expected to last for the next four weeks. West Run Road will be closed between the West Run Apartments and Canvas Townhomes beginning Wednesday, July 24th, according to the West Virginia Division of Highways. The closure will begin Wednesday at...
National Night Out events to be held in Bridgeport, Fairmont
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - National Night Out, an event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, will be held in Bridgeport and Fairmont early next month. The events are scheduled on Tuesday, August 6th, as part of a nationwide initiative. Bridgeport’s event will be held at The Bridge, and Fairmont’s...
Free confidential black lung screenings available to coal miners in Morgantown
Through July 25, all coal miners—whether they're surface, underground or contractor as well as former or active—can get free, confidential black lung screenings through a mobile unit set up in Morgantown by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
WVU launches online survey to aid in presidential search
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — The West Virginia University community now has a way to make its voice heard in the search for its new president. The West Virginia University Board of Governors is seeking feedback from the public through an online survey, according to a news release from the university. The questionnaire includes four questions about the community’s perspective on the university:
Morgantown Municipal Airport prepares for the return of Young Eagles Day
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) is gearing up to host Young Eagles Day on Saturday, August 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Organized by MGW and local members of the Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. (EAA), this event will offer free airplane rides to children ages 8 to 17, with parental […]
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